House Democrats weigh crypto market bill with bigger SEC role
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by Bitcoin Magazine ·
House Democrats are discussing a market structure bill built around Rep. Maxine Waters’ crypto rights proposal, with a larger role for the SEC and a smaller one for the CFTC. The talks also appear likely to include stricter ethics rules tied to crypto activity by President Donald Trump and other federal officials.
Key points
- The draft would combine Waters’ proposal with provisions Democrats previously agreed on with Republicans in the Senate.
- Industry sources say no bill text has been released and the details are still emerging.
- The ethics component could target crypto-related activity by Trump and other federal officials.
- A bigger SEC role would mark a sharp break from the House-passed Clarity Act, which leans on the CFTC.
- Republicans are calling the effort a messaging bill rather than a serious compromise.
Why it matters
The agency split is one of the most important issues in U.S. crypto regulation. A Democratic bill could reset the legislative debate and complicate the path for the industry-backed Clarity Act.
Original headline: “House Democrats Eye Their Own Crypto Market Structure Bill With a Bigger SEC Role After Sweep”
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