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<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-is-here-to-stay-said-senator-lummis-files-amicus-brief-to-support-coinbases-sec-dismissal-motion/">“Bitcoin is here to Stay” Said Senator Lummis files Amicus Brief to Support Coinbase’s SEC dismissal motion.</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Senator Cynthia Lummis, a vocal advocate for cryptocurrencies, continues her push for transparent and balanced crypto regulations that foster innovation and safeguard consumers. She aims to establish the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, also known as the Lummis-Gillibrand Bill, which seeks to provide clear guidelines for digital assets using the Howey test.</p> 
<p>Lummis recently her <a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.599908/gov.uscourts.nysd.599908.53.0.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">support</a> for Coinbase by filing an Amicus Brief, endorsing the company’s motion to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuit. She argues that the SEC’s lawsuit attempts to expand its authority and interfere with ongoing global cryptocurrency regulation discussions. This move could complicate the formation of effective policies to protect investor interests.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm very proud of the amicus brief we filed today in support of Coinbase's battle against the SEC.<br><br>How digital assets should be regulated is a major question that only Congress can answer.<br><br>Until then, the SEC's claim of authority must be rejected, and Coinbase should win. <a href="https://t.co/rCwRdeAXJb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/rCwRdeAXJb</a></p>— Jake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky) <a href="https://twitter.com/jchervinsky/status/1690054846705999878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 11, 2023</a> 
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<p>Backing Lummis’s stance, the Blockchain Association, the Cryptocurrency Council for Innovation, the Chamber of Progress, and the Consumer Technology Association also submitted an Amicus Brief, echoing concerns that the SEC’s broad interpretation of securities laws might inadvertently cover non-security assets.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another sign that crypto assets are here to stay as part of the global financial system. <br><br>Now, Congress needs to secure America's status as the unquestioned global leader in financial innovation by creating clear regulatory rules of the road. <a href="https://t.co/7CHFNFtFJh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/7CHFNFtFJh</a></p>— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenLummis/status/1689743009858932736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 10, 2023</a> 
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<p>Lummis’s advocacy extends to PayPal’s recent announcement of launching their own stablecoin. She views this move as another confirmation of cryptocurrencies’ permanence in the global financial landscape. Lummis urges the U.S. to lead by example in establishing clear rules for cryptocurrencies, promoting stability and innovation.</p> 
<p>These actions shed light on the ongoing legal and regulatory challenges surrounding cryptocurrency classification and oversight in the U.S. The case’s outcome could significantly impact the future of cryptocurrency regulations and the scope of the SEC’s authority within the sector. As Congress debates the regulation of digital assets, the uncertainty of the SEC’s authority prevails, while supporters believe Coinbase may emerge victorious in this battle for regulatory clarity.</p>

“Bitcoin is here to Stay” Said Senator Lummis files Amicus Brief to Support Coinbase’s SEC dismissal motion.

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