U.S. Senator Lummis: America has ‘crossed the chasm,’ says Bitcoin will not be banned

As reported by Finbold, Lummis had termed Bitcoin ‘the hardest money ever created’ for introducing a new spectrum as a store of value.

Through her bill, co-sponsored by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Lummis seeks to create a pathway for integrating digital currencies into the financial system.

The bill aims to provide clarity and transparency regarding crypto regulation and classification between commodities and securities.

Additionally, the new proposed law will define the right regulatory body for the digital currency sector between The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).

Crypto bill a positive step

On the matter of the recent bill, digital asset management consultancy firm Sabre56 CEO Phil Harvey told Finbold:

“Whilst there is some current legislation in the crypto space, it is secular and often confusing. Many regulatory bodies are unable to unanimously decide on the use and clarification of crypto assets, amid much confusion and misinformation from all sides. The new, proposed crypto bill is a positive step in regulating our industry – not just to guide users – but also for regulators to be governed by.”

Harvey added:

“The bill will inevitably be deliberated for a period of time. This will enable regular and enhanced awareness of the crypto space, as the topic is reviewed, and clarity sought.”

In the run-up to the bill rollout, agencies like the Federal Reserve had hinted at pushing for stringent regulations. The institution’s governor Christopher Waller warned that large-scale crypto losses could become morally intolerable without immediate action.