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The Biden administration faces renewed criticism from the crypto industry, this time from a VanEck executive who accuses the government of stifling DeFi and crypto market growth. Notably, according to a recent report, Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, issued a dire warning, citing aggressive regulatory actions and their detrimental impact on investor confidence in digital assets.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, his remarks come amid escalating tensions between regulators and the crypto sector, raising concerns about the future of decentralized finance and self-custody practices.
<h2 id="span-data-preserver-spaces-true-vaneck-exec-slams-biden-govt-span">VanEck Exec Slams Biden Govt</h2>
Matthew Sigel, representing VanEck, has raised the alarm on what he perceives as the Biden administration’s rushed efforts to clamp down on DeFi and self-custody practices within the crypto industry. According to a report by DL News, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/biden-hurrying-to-make-defi-illegal-vaneck-exec-says/" target="_blank">Sigel</a> criticized regulators’ actions in April, labeling them as overly aggressive and lacking in recourse for crypto firms.&nbsp;
In addition, he highlighted the administration’s push for stringent <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/crypto-regulation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto regulations</a>, which he believes could render DeFi and self-custody functions effectively illegal in the U.S. Notably, Sigel’s comments underscore growing concerns within the crypto community regarding the Biden administration’s approach to regulating digital assets.
Meanwhile, Sigel’s warning coincides with&nbsp;a series of&nbsp;regulatory actions targeting the <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/defi-decentralized-finance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">decentralized finance (DeFi)</a> sector under the Biden administration’s tenure. One notable instance is the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent warning to the <a href="https://coingape.com/uniswap-pledges-to-fight-sec-following-wells-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Uniswap Foundation</a> for allegedly operating an unregistered exchange.&nbsp;
On the other hand, the <a href="https://coingape.com/irs-shares-early-look-at-crypto-reporting-form-set-for-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Internal Revenue Service (IRS)</a> proposed reporting requirements for un-hosted wallets, drawing criticism for its broad definition of brokers. The VanEck exec attributes these actions to the Biden administration, signaling a heightened regulatory environment that threatens to stifle innovation and investor confidence in the crypto market.
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<h2 id="span-data-preserver-spaces-true-a-closer-look-into-the-market-reactions-over-regulators-stance-span">A Closer Look Into The Market Reactions Over Regulators’ Stance</h2>
The crypto industry’s apprehension towards the Biden administration’s regulatory stance reflects broader concerns about the future of decentralized finance and self-custody practices. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, stakeholders are closely monitoring developments, wary of potential restrictions that could hamper the growth and innovation of the <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">cryptocurrency</a> ecosystem.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the VanEck exec’s warning serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the industry and the urgent need for regulatory clarity to foster a conducive environment for digital asset innovation and adoption. Amid this, U.S. <a href="https://coingape.com/senator-lummis-vows-to-protect-bitcoin-against-doj-overreach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Senator Cynthia Lummis</a> has also raised concerns over the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent stance on regulations regarding non-custodial software wallets.&nbsp;
In a recent statement, Lummis criticizes the DOJ’s interpretation, arguing it contradicts previous guidance from the Treasury, potentially criminalizing fundamental aspects of Bitcoin and decentralized finance operations. According to Lummis, such interpretations jeopardize&nbsp;basic property rights, a cornerstone of American values, emphasizing individuals’ right to control their keys and run their nodes.
Notably, this statement along with the recent comment from the VanEck exec’s has sparked discussions in the market. Meanwhile, in response to the DOJ’s approach, Lummis has voiced deep reservations, highlighting the <a href="https://coingape.com/lawmakers-urge-biden-admin-for-heightened-crypto-oversight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Biden administration’s</a> potential infringement on the core tenets of the Bitcoin network and decentralized finance.
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VanEck Exec Slams Biden Govt For Hindering DeFi & Crypto Market Growth

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