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Which Digital Assets Should the SEC Regulate?
Fresh U.S. Senate proposal aims to separate digital securities and ancillary assets to differentiate SEC oversight
Austin Hodge
July 23, 2025
In the latest push for expanded crypto regulatory clarity, four Republican senators are making waves with a fresh proposal that could redefine how digital assets are policed. Unpacking this 35-page manifesto reveals a determined bid to draw a line between securities and "ancillary assets," prompting the SEC to rethink its rulebook.
With bipartisan ripples already felt from the recent House-passed Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, the Senate's approach might just be the shake-up the market needs to keep America’s innovation edge razor-sharp. Despite its House victory, the legislative road remains bumpy with potential Senate hurdles—and more than a few crypto skeptics keeping a close, eagle-eyed watch on the latest developments.
So, what does this mean for investors, issuers, and the broader digital currency frontier?
Let's dive in!
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