According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by CNBC, Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Hilsad stated that he believes cryptocurrency legislation will "move quite swiftly" through Congress after Trump takes office. Trump is well-known for his pro-cryptocurrency policy platform during his campaign. His remarks come as two key pieces of cryptocurrency-related legislation are advancing in Congress.One is the Republican-sponsored "21st Century Financial Innovation and Technology Act," which aims to establish a legal framework for digital assets. This bill was passed in the House earlier this year. The other is the "Stablecoin Transparency Act," which aims to establish a regulatory regime to license stablecoin issuers—stablecoins are tokens pegged to the value of fiat currencies like the dollar. The stablecoin bill has yet to be voted on in the House.

ChainCatcher news, the latest research report from blockchain infrastructure company Blockdaemon points out that as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, the regulatory landscape for digital assets is expected to make significant progress in 2025. The report indicates that two key regulatory policies are currently in the legislative process: the proposal to repeal SAB 121 and the landmark "21st Century Financial Innovation and Technology Act" (FIT21).Among them, the FIT21 bill was passed in the House of Representatives in May 2024 with bipartisan support. The core content of the bill includes clearly defining the regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC, establishing standards for identifying the commodity and security attributes of digital assets, and creating a legal framework for financial institutions to conduct digital asset custody services.Blockdaemon predicts that with strong bipartisan support, the FIT21 bill is expected to pass the Senate in 2025 and ultimately be signed into law, which will enable the U.S. to play a leading role in balancing innovation and consumer risk.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois stated during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Thursday that after the House of Representatives passes the FIT21 bill, it will grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) more power and funding to regulate cryptocurrencies, while some lawmakers are concerned that the responsibilities "far exceed their capabilities."Durbin asked CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam during the hearing: "What exactly makes you think the CFTC can enter this rapidly changing, vast world and be an effective regulator?"Behnam stated that there are regulatory gaps for "non-securities commodity tokens," and the CFTC has done well in taking enforcement actions against cryptocurrency entities.

ChainCatcher news, outgoing Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry stated on social media that the president's veto undermines consumer protections in the digital asset market and disrupts decades-old custody rules. By rejecting the bipartisan consensus reached by Congress, the government is doubling down on its failed practices. Action on the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21) in the Senate is more urgent than ever.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong commented on the House vote for the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21) on the X platform.Armstrong stated that this is a "historic vote," and if passed into law, it will ultimately begin to establish some clear rules to regulate the cryptocurrency industry.He added, "Americans want to know that their representatives are protecting their rights to use cryptocurrency, creating clear rules to protect consumers, and not allowing some activists in the government to weaponize the lack of clarity to try to illegally stifle an industry."

ChainCatcher news, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams tweeted that the U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on the FIT21 bill this week, a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating CeFi to prevent another FTX. The bill's stance on DeFi is that "in terms of decentralized finance, no one is bound by this act," while also proposing research on DeFi, similar to Europe's study on MiCA. Congress acknowledges the essential differences between CeFi and DeFi, which need to be studied and treated differently; this is a significant development and a clear step in the right direction for the U.S.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21 Act) next week. Approximately 50 digital asset organizations and companies, including Coinbase, Kraken, Andreessen Horowitz, DCG, and others, have sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson through the Cryptocurrency Innovation Committee, urging the smooth passage of the bill.The letter states: "By passing this legislation, the United States can accelerate the development of blockchain technology and digital assets, promote financial inclusion, and protect national security, which is crucial for maintaining America's leading position in financial innovation."