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Senator Cynthia Lummis Confirms Big Announcement In Bitcoin Conference
At the 10-year anniversary party of The Digital Chamber (TDC) in Nashville, Senator Cynthia Lummis hinted at a significant announcement regarding Bitcoin. This created a buzz within the cryptocurrency community. Moreover, Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long extended her support to Lummis and spotlighted the U.S senator’s impending announcement.
Senator Cynthia Lummis’ Major Announcement In Bitcoin Conference 2024
“Great to be in Nashville. Much to discuss,” Senator Cynthia Lummis wrote on X, quoting a post by The Digital Chamber that promised a notable revelation coming this Saturday. The Digital Chamber post noted, “At TDC’s 10 year anniversary party in #Nashville, Senator Cynthia Lummis hinted at a significant #bitcoin announcement coming this Saturday. Stay tuned for more details.”
According to a recent report, Senator Lummis plans to introduce groundbreaking legislation that could position Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the US Federal Reserve. This move, if realized, could revolutionize the way digital currencies are perceived and integrated into the mainstream financial system. Hence, the latest statement in Nashville marks the first public acknowledgment of the impending announcement.
Earlier, Fox Business’ senior correspondent, Charles Gasparino, reported that Senator Cynthia Lummis aims to unveil this legislation at the Bitcoin Conference 2024. This bill would establish a pathway for the US Federal Reserve to hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, similar to gold and foreign currencies.
Additionally, Gasparino noted, “The Senator hopes to gain support from former President Donald Trump, who is also speaking at the event.” Furthermore, rumors have been swirling in the market that Donald Trump might announce Bitcoin as a US strategic reserve at the upcoming conference.
Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, fueled these speculations by claiming his sources are credible. Porter stated, “If the former U.S. President follows through, it could shift global economic strategies, reinforcing Bitcoin’s status as digital gold.”
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Significance Of The Bill
Moreover, A report from Fox Business elaborated on Senator Cynthia Lummis’ plan, revealing that she has been quietly working on this legislation. The bill’s primary goal is to direct the Federal Reserve to acquire and hold Bitcoin, integrating it into the US financial framework. The report suggests that Lummis might announce her intentions during the conference, possibly before Trump’s speech, aiming to secure his endorsement.
Alex Chizhik, Chief Commercial Officer at HarrisX, highlighted the potential significance of the bill. “Having the Federal Reserve hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset would be a groundbreaking move, signaling the central bank’s embrace of innovation,” Chizhik noted. He added that this action could stabilize the U.S. dollar and bring legitimacy to Bitcoin as a financial asset.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, dubbed as the “Crypto Queen” on Capitol Hill, has been a vocal advocate for the cryptocurrency domain. She has expressed firm opposition to the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), describing them as tools for government surveillance. Instead, she advocates for financial sovereignty.
“We want to make sure people can have individual wallets for their Bitcoin,” she stated. Lummis believes that integrating BTC into the US financial system could reinforce the strength of the US dollar. “We know that we want the US Dollar to remain strong. Having Bitcoin in reserves can actually help the US dollar to remain strong,” she asserted in a July post.
Political Odds
Adding to the complexity of the situation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another pro-crypto presidential candidate, has revealed his support for BTC. He plans to add a BTC reserve equivalent to the gold reserve, approximately $615 billion. “I am a huge supporter of Bitcoin,” Kennedy said at a recent conference.
This statement indicates that if either Trump or Kennedy wins the presidential race, the likelihood of a Bitcoin reserve may increase significantly. However, the political landscape remains uncertain.
Democrat candidate Kamala Harris, who believes Bitcoin is primarily used for “criminal” activities, also boasts significant odds of winning. Hence, her stance could complicate the potential for Bitcoin to be adopted as a strategic reserve asset.
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- The UK will introduce unified crypto regulations, including stablecoins, in early 2025.
- New rules aim to simplify oversight and avoid restrictive staking classifications.
- Labour government aims to compete with EU’s MiCA rules and US pro-crypto policies.
The United Kingdom is set to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and crypto staking services in early 2025, marking a pivotal shift in its approach to digital assets.
The announcement was made by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury Tulip Siddiq at City & Financial Global’s Tokenisation Summit in London on November 21.
Initially slated for December 2024, the regulatory rollout was delayed due to the change in government following the election of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour administration in July 2024.
The upcoming UK crypto regulatory framework
The upcoming framework consolidates regulations for crypto assets into a single, overarching regime, a decision Siddiq described as “simpler and more logical.”
The framework aims to provide clarity in a rapidly growing sector that has faced uncertainty in the UK.
Stablecoins will receive distinct treatment under these regulations, as their functionality does not align with existing payment services rules.
Siddiq highlighted that staking services would also avoid being designated as “collective investment schemes,” a classification that could impose burdensome restrictions.
UK aims to align with the global crypto regulatory landscape
The UK government’s renewed focus on digital asset regulation comes as it seeks to align with global developments. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations will be fully enforced by the end of 2024, offering regulatory certainty that has positioned Europe as an attractive market for the crypto industry.
Meanwhile, the US, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has adopted a markedly pro-crypto stance, including the establishment of a White House “crypto czar” and SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s planned departure in January 2024.
The Labour government has shown its intent to catch up with international competition. In September 2024, it introduced a bill recognizing NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and carbon credits as property.
The new regulatory push reflects the UK’s ambition to regain credibility as a crypto hub while addressing criticisms of the Financial Conduct Authority’s perceived stringent oversight.
By delivering a robust, streamlined framework, the Labour government aims to bolster the UK’s standing in the multibillion-dollar crypto industry.
In a recent development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Gary Gensler will step down from his position next year. This follows calls for Gensler to resign since Donald Trump won the US presidential elections.
Gary Gensler To Step Down As US SEC Chair
The US SEC announced in a press release that Gary Gensler will depart the Agency on January 20, 2025. The US SEC Chair also confirmed this development in an X post. Interestingly, this comes on the same day that Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States.
Following the announcement, Gensler also used the opportunity to reflect on his time at the Commission. He remarked that it has been an “honor of a lifetime” to serve alongside those at the SEC. He also thanked President Biden for the opportunity to serve in the position. Gensler has been the US SEC Chair since April 2021. During his time, he has spearheaded several litigations against the crypto industry.
This includes the long-running legal battle with Ripple, which Gensler took over from his predecessor Jay Clayton, which bordered on whether XRP was a security. Up till now, the Agency continues to reiterate this ‘digital asset securities’ claim.
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BitClave investors have started receiving $4.6 million in repayments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following a settlement reached in 2020. The SEC announced on Nov. 20 that payments from the BitClave Fair Fund had been disbursed to eligible investors harmed during the company’s 2017 initial coin offering (ICO).
Pro-XRP lawyer and online commentator “MetaLawMan” criticized the SEC’s stance on digital assets, stating on social media, “Here we go again with ‘digital asset securities.’ Unbelievable.” The lawyer’s statement reflects ongoing industry frustrations over the SEC’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies.
BitClave Investors Get $4.6M Back in US SEC Settlement
The US SEC assured the public that $4.6 million was returned to investors who filed the claims and were eligible for the refunds. These funds were agreed upon in 2020 after the SEC accused BitClave of conducting an unregistered ICO.
The company’s initial coin offering (ICO) in 2017 brought in $25.5 million in only 32 seconds and distributed its Consumer Activity Token (CAT) to thousands of buyers. The SEC therefore claimed that the ICO was an unregistered securities transaction because potential investors were induced to invest in the CAT token with an expectation of appreciation of its value.
Under the settlement, BitClave will have to refund the money it raised and also pay $4 million in fines and interest. In between these settlements, John Deaton has accused the regulator of using laws that were set in 1933.
The Fair Fund was therefore created to ensure that the funds are returned to the affected investors. The claims submission period closed in August 2023, and the eligible investors received the information on the claims in March 2024. The Securities and Exchange Commission posted on its social media accounts that the payment has been made, and “the checks are in the mail.”
BitClave Settlement Included Penalties and Token Destruction
In the settlement, BitClave did not accept or reject the accusations made by the SEC but agreed to cough up $29 million. This total consisted of the $25.5 million that was generated in the ICO and the additional $4 million in fines.
Concurrently, the company also committed to burning 1 billion of the catalyst tokens that have not been distributed and to ask exchanges to delist the token.
The Securities and Exchange Commission therefore pointed out that by February 2023, BitClave had only remitted $12m to the Fair Fund, thus leaving questions on the balance of $7.4m. Neither the SEC nor the fund administrator gave further details on the matter, and it is still uncertain as to how the outstanding payment will be collected.
US SEC Maintains Strict Regulatory Stance on Crypto
The US SEC has continued to enforce regulations on crypto companies under the Biden administration, with over 100 enforcement actions taken against the industry. BitClave’s settlement, subsequently, is one of many cases where the regulator has targeted unregistered ICOs and other alleged securities violations.
BitClave’s case, handled under former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, emphasized the agency’s view that many digital assets fall under securities laws. The CAT white paper described potential value increases, which the regulator argued encouraged speculative investment in an unregistered security.
As the US SEC faces criticism, President-elect Donald Trump has expressed plans to reshape crypto oversight. Trump has promised to remove current SEC Chair Gary Gensler and is reportedly considering creating a new White House position dedicated to cryptocurrency policy.
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