In a pivotal turn of events, the fate of the Security and Exchange Commission\u2019s Staff Accounting Bill (SAB) 121 hangs in the balance. Currently, the House of Representatives is gearing up for a decisive vote on May 9, 2024. The proposed repeal, led by Representative Mike Flood, is poised to shake the foundation of digital asset regulation.<\/p>\n
The House To Decide On Repeal Of Gary Gensler\u2019s SAB 121<\/h2>\n
Rep. Flood is fervently advocating for the passage of H.J. Res. 109. In a post on X, Flood revealed that the House is going to vote on whether to pass the repeal of SEC Chair Gary Gensler\u2019s SAB 121 policy. Furthermore, he declared, \u201cIt\u2019s time to pass H.J. Res. 109! #RepealSAB121,\u201d setting the stage for a contentious showdown within the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n
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SAB 121, enacted in April 2022, mandates digital asset custodians to report liabilities and corresponding assets for all custodied cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets. The measure, spearheaded by SEC\u2019s Gary Gensler, aims to mitigate the \u201csignificant risks and uncertainties associated with safeguarding crypto assets.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, dissenting voices have emerged, led by Committee members Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel. They argue that SAB 121\u2019s implementation circumvented proper protocol. Moreover, Rep. Flood underscored the oversight in the issuance process.<\/p>\n
He stated, \u201cThe SEC issued SAB 121 without conferring with the prudential regulators who are the experts on regulating bank custody.\u201d Echoing these sentiments, Senator Cynthia Lummis emphasized the necessity for adherence to established regulatory procedures, as highlighted in a report by the Government Accountability Office. The report, issued in October 2023, underscored deficiencies in the issuance process, fueling calls for the repeal of SAB 121.<\/p>\n
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Also Read:\u00a0Crypto Regulation: CFTC Chair Predicts More Crackdowns In 6-24 Months<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Amidst the fervent debate, proponents of the resolution contend that SAB 121 encourages consumer protection measures. Rep. Maxine Waters, a staunch advocate for regulatory safeguards. He asserted, \u201cEfforts like SAB 121 help prevent fraud.\u201d Citing the collapse of FTX as a cautionary tale, Rep. Waters underscored the imperative of safeguarding investor interests against potential mishandling of crypto assets by custodians.<\/p>\n However, on February 29, the resolution, emerging victorious in a narrow committee vote of 31-20 in the House of Financial Services, garnered support from both sides of the aisle. Notable Democratic proponents include Reps. Wiley Nickel, Ritchie Torres, and Josh Gottheimer, underscoring the bipartisan nature of the contentious issue.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nevertheless, the battle for the survival of the SEC\u2019s SAB 121 is far from over. The resolution faces the formidable hurdle of securing approval in both the House and the Senate before the policy can be effectively discarded.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0Digital Chamber Slams SEC\u2019s \u2018Regulation by Intimidation\u2019 Strategy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2713 Share:<\/p>\nHouse Of Financial Services Passes Resolution<\/h2>\n
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