During a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Representative Sean Casten expressed concerns that crypto-friendly regulations could jeopardize national security by complicating financial surveillance and facilitating ransomware attacks. Pro-crypto lawmakers, including Warren Davidson, countered that excessive oversight risks infringing on individual privacy and could lead to a surveillance state akin to China’s. The ongoing debate highlights the division among U.S. lawmakers regarding the balance between financial oversight and personal freedoms in the context of cryptocurrency.
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During a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Representative Sean Casten expressed concerns that “crypto-friendly rules” jeopardize US national security, linking them to increased ransomware attacks funded by cryptocurrency. He criticized efforts to reduce financial oversight, while pro-crypto Congressman Warren Davidson countered, warning against creating a surveillance state. Edward Snowden also raised alarms about the potential for expanded government surveillance through technology, advocating for decentralization to combat authoritarian threats.
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Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road, was pardoned by President Trump after 12 years in prison, a move seen as a significant moment for the Bitcoin community. While some believe this could shift the narrative away from Bitcoin as a crime tool, others doubt its impact on public perception. The pardon highlights concerns over state overreach and may signal a potential for more crypto-friendly legislation in the U.S.
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