CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the FIT21 bill approved by US House, Democratic support, and next steps. Topics include legislative challenges, bipartisan support in Senate, and impact of crypto enthusiasts on upcoming election.
The FIT21 bill may face challenges in the Senate due to lack of equivalent bill and minimal engagement, delaying its enactment into law.
Bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans signals a unique wave of political backing for crypto legislation, highlighting unexpected unity in the political landscape.
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Fit21 Bill and Senate Approval
Despite approval in the US House, the Fit21 bill faces uncertainty in the Senate due to the lack of an equivalent bill and minimal Senate engagement. The chances of the bill progressing through the Senate are slim, possibly delaying its enactment into law. Bipartisan support for the bill from Democrats and Republicans was unexpected, indicating a unique wave of political backing for crypto legislation.
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what's next for the FIT21 bill.
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CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation, Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to discuss the FIT21 bill that was approved on Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives with a 279-136 vote. Plus, insights on the strong Democratic support for the bill and what the next steps could look like.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.