A major debate is unfolding in the U.S. House of Representatives over the future of cryptocurrency regulation. Republicans have introduced an ambitious new bill aimed at finally bringing order to the digital assets space. The goal is to clearly define who regulates what—and how.

📜 The new proposal builds on last year's FIT21 Act, which also aimed to simplify crypto regulation. This time, lawmakers are going a step further by introducing key elements that promise more legal clarity for developers, exchanges, and investors alike.

🏛 Who’s Behind the Bill?

The legislation was introduced by prominent Republicans from the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees—namely French Hill (Arkansas), Bryan Steil (Wisconsin), Glenn "GT" Thompson (Pennsylvania), and Dusty Johnson (South Dakota). It was released on Monday, just ahead of a crucial hearing in the House.

📅 The hearing, titled “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: A 21st Century Framework,” is scheduled for Tuesday, and is expected to spark a serious discussion about how the U.S. should regulate digital assets and emerging technologies.

⚖ SEC vs. CFTC: Who Regulates What?

One of the bill’s core goals is to divide regulatory authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Until now, jurisdiction over crypto has been unclear, leaving many projects in legal limbo.

🔹 If a digital asset is decentralized and actively functioning (like Bitcoin), it would be considered a digital commodity and fall under CFTC oversight.

🔹 If the asset is not decentralized or remains under the control of an issuer, the SEC would take charge.

This distinction could finally remove the legal uncertainty that has frustrated crypto firms and developers for years.

🛡 Protecting Consumers and Supporting Innovation

Congressman French Hill stated that the 118th Congress had made historic progress in building bipartisan and bicameral consensus around digital asset regulation. He emphasized that this bill continues that effort by offering much-needed clarity, consumer protections, and long-term stability for U.S. digital markets.

The legislation also includes a “transitional path” allowing projects to raise capital under SEC rules while still operating as digital commodities under CFTC supervision. This hybrid structure aims to support innovation while maintaining legal compliance.

📋 What Does the Bill Actually Do?

The bill introduces a framework that allows crypto companies to register with either the SEC or the CFTC, based on the nature of their projects. It also outlines detailed procedures for:

🔹 project registration

🔹 oversight of digital commodity exchanges

🔹 legal issuance of tokens under existing securities laws

This could end years of frustration over unclear federal oversight and jurisdiction.

💬 Industry Reacts – Cautious Optimism and Warnings

The upcoming House hearing will be a pivotal moment. It will take place in two subcommittees—Agriculture and Financial Services—and is expected to include input from regulators, industry leaders, and legal experts. They will assess how the bill might impact innovation and investor safety.

🧠 So far, the crypto industry has responded positively. Many see the proposal as a crucial first step toward a clear U.S. regulatory framework, similar to what the EU and UK already have.

⚠ But critics warn that giving more power to the CFTC could weaken investor protections, since the agency is historically more market-friendly than consumer-focused.

🌍 U.S. Playing Catch-Up

While the European Union has adopted clear rules under MiCA and the UK has rolled out its own framework, the U.S. remains behind. If passed, this bill could be a turning point for American competitiveness in the global crypto space.

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