The "Digital Asset Bill" project is a unified legislative framework for digital assets that defines definitions, oversight between the SEC and CFTC, transparency and tax requirements, with consumer protection and anti-money laundering measures. It aims to provide regulatory clarity and attract institutional investments.
Key Points
1. Definition and Classification: The "digital asset" is defined as an electronic unit of value that includes cryptocurrencies and asset-backed tokens.
2. Oversight: Powers are distributed between the CFTC for trading platforms and the SEC for financial tokens.
3. Transparency and Reserves: Stablecoin providers are required to undergo quarterly audits of their reserves.
4. Protection and Anti-Money Laundering: Stricter KYC/AML procedures and immediate reporting of suspicious transactions.
5. Taxes: Clear rules for tax reporting with exemptions for small payments.
6. Practical Examples: The U.S. Congress (FIFTY Act), the states of Utah, Pennsylvania, and California, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
7. Challenges: Variability of legal frameworks, technical risks in smart contracts, and the need for ongoing transparency.