Harmony

2024

Biden

The House cleared the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), or H.R. 4763, but it faces an uncertain path in the Senate and potential opposition from cryptocurrency critic Senator Elizabeth Warren. 
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 FIT21 passes the House 279 – 136 🎉 House Democrats voting in favor of this bill: 71. That is a *huge* number of elected Democrats voting "no confidence" in the current SEC, and sending a message to the Biden administration that "anti-crypto" is a losing platform this year. <a href="https://t.co/zmlD1VRQfF" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zmlD1VRQfF</a>— Jake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky) <a href="https://twitter.com/jchervinsky/status/1793398130269954346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 22, 2024</a>
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In the House, FIT21 <a href="https://financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=409277" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">passed</a> with support from 208 Republicans and 71 Democrats, while 136 Democrats opposed it. However, its journey in the Senate is unclear as there is no companion bill, and it confronts challenges from key figures like Senator Warren. 
Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), said, “FIT21 provides the regulatory clarity and robust consumer protections necessary for the digital asset ecosystem to thrive in the United States.” 
The Senate’s consideration of FIT21 could take several months, with no set deadline for action. If it progresses, the bill would undergo committee reviews, hearings, and revisions before a final vote requiring a majority of 51 senators’ approval. 
FIT21 aims to clarify regulatory roles, but its passage has sparked mixed reactions. SEC Chair Gary Gensler expressed concerns about potential regulatory gaps, while industry leaders like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hailed it as a win for clear crypto rules. 
Critics, such as crypto-focused lawyer Gabriel Shapiro, caution that FIT21 could grant significant regulatory power to the SEC and create a dual regulatory system with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). 
The bill’s fate ultimately rests on Senate deliberations, potential revisions, and President Biden’s decision, who has not indicated whether he would veto it despite his administration’s opposition. 
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U.S. House Passes FIT21 Crypto Bill With Democrats’ Support

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