Rep. Waters claims crypto bills could 'open floodgates' to fraud, slams Trump's ties to industry ahead of Crypto Week https://t.co/hSJmRoPkZ4
Rep. Maxine Waters Opines on Upcoming US Crypto Bills: 'I Told You So' ► https://t.co/w2djlTAnqB https://t.co/w2djlTAnqB
NEW: House Financial Service Chair @RepFrenchHill and @RepMaxineWaters trade blows as Dems take issue with the "USD1" moniker for Trump's stablecoin: HILL: "USD" is common for dollar-backed stablecoins — USDT, USDC, USDP WATERS: POTUS is using our country to enrich himself. https://t.co/q2dpwBQ6on
House Democratic leaders have decided not to enforce party-line voting against several cryptocurrency-related bills currently under consideration. The legislation, led by House Financial Services Chair Representative French Hill and supported by some Republicans, aims to establish a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market, including bitcoin and stablecoins, with an emphasis on consumer protection and maintaining the U.S. dollar's role in the global financial system. Representative Hill has advocated for passing a bitcoin and crypto market structure bill during Crypto Week, highlighting the use of common dollar-backed stablecoin designations such as USDT, USDC, and USDP. However, the bills have faced criticism from some Democrats, including Representative Maxine Waters and Representative Sylvia Garcia, who argue that the legislation primarily benefits industry insiders and could facilitate fraud and corruption. Waters has also expressed concerns about former President Donald Trump's involvement with cryptocurrency initiatives, suggesting the bills could enable schemes linked to him and potentially lead to another financial crisis. Despite these objections, a group of House Democrats is urging their colleagues to support the GOP-led crypto legislation.