According to BlockBeats, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant recently emphasized that the United States should be the preferred destination for digital assets. His remarks come amid intense legislative debates over the establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
During a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Besant was questioned about the necessity for the U.S. to maintain a leading position in the crypto sector. He affirmed, "We firmly believe that the U.S. should be the primary destination for digital assets." Besant highlighted the ongoing efforts by the committee and Senate colleagues to develop a comprehensive market structure, aiming to set U.S. industry standards as a global benchmark.