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Home»BITCOIN NEWS»U.S. Senator’s Anti-Cryptocurrency Bill Threatens National Security
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U.S. Senator’s Anti-Cryptocurrency Bill Threatens National Security

By Crypto FlexsFebruary 15, 20243 Mins Read
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Growing tensions between the cryptocurrency industry and U.S. regulators are growing as powerful industry trade group the Blockchain Association launches a new offensive against Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act (DAAMLA).

Blockchain Association counters Warren’s bill

The association, which has 80 signatories mostly former military, national security and intelligence personnel, vehemently opposes the bill, calling it a threat to American innovation and global competitiveness.

DAAMLA, reintroduced by Warren in July, aims to leverage cryptocurrency assets for money laundering and terrorist financing. Supporters hail this as a necessary step to curb illegal activity within the largely unregulated cryptocurrency space. But the Blockchain Association paints a different picture, arguing that the bill overstates the role of cryptocurrencies in terrorism and exaggerates the threat they pose.

Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Dec. 6, 2023. Image: BLOOMBERG FINANCE LP

1/ Today we sent a new letter to Congress, supported by a coalition of more than 80 former military and national security experts. It urges members to reconsider their support for proposed legislation that could cripple the country’s digital asset industry. https://t.co /6bSarhpVP4 pic.twitter.com/uxIqyGp1AY

— Blockchain Association (@BlockchainAssn) February 13, 2024

The letter to leaders of the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee highlights several key concerns:

1. Incorrect statement: The association refutes claims that cryptocurrencies played a significant role in the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, a narrative used by Warren to justify stricter regulations. Citing industry reports, they claim that less than 1% of all cryptocurrency transactions in 2023 will involve illegal activity.

2. Innovation is stifled: The letter warns that DAAMLA’s stringent compliance requirements will force many U.S. cryptocurrency companies to move overseas, resulting in a loss of U.S. leadership, expertise, and potential economic benefits. They estimate this could threaten tens of thousands of jobs within the fast-growing industry.

3. Not effective overseas: They argue that the bill ignores the international dimension of cryptocurrency use by focusing on US-based companies. Foreign criminals can easily divert their activities to unregulated offshore exchanges, which makes DAAMLA largely ineffective in achieving its intended goals.

4. Seek balance: On behalf of DAAMLA, the association advocates a “balanced approach” to cryptocurrency regulation. They propose measures to protect consumers and investors while fostering innovation and ensuring America’s competitiveness in the global cryptocurrency environment. We also need open dialogue and collaboration between government and industry to address the changing challenges and opportunities presented by these new technologies.

Total crypto market cap at $1.9 trillion on the daily chart: TradingView.com

Blockchain mobilizes against anti-cryptocurrency laws.

The clash comes amid growing tensions between the United States and other countries over the use of cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions and financial operations. Recent Hamas attacks have further fueled calls for stricter regulations, especially targeting cryptocurrency wallets linked to such groups. Senator Warren’s office declined to comment on the matter, leaving the debate over DAAMLA’s future uncertain.

Now joined by the voices of 80 seasoned security experts, the cryptocurrency industry has posed a significant challenge to Warren’s proposed legislation. It is not yet known whether their concerns will translate into meaningful changes to DAAMLA or an entirely different regulatory approach.

Featured image from AP File/The Providence Journal, chart from TradingView

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