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Crypto Should Be Judged By Economic Role, Not Tech Design: ASIC Fintech Chief

According to Rhys Bollen, head of fintech at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), consumer harm in crypto primarily stems from intermediaries—exchanges, custodians, lenders—rather than the tokens themselves. In a paper presented at the Melbourne Money and Finance Conference, Bollen argued that Australia should regulate digital assets based on their economic function, not their technological design. Tokens that act like securities should be treated as such, stablecoins moving money should fall under payments law, and consumer protection rules should cover the rest. This approach contrasts with jurisdictions like the U.S. and EU, which are creating crypto-specific laws. Australia is already implementing this through its Digital Asset Framework bill, which integrates digital assets into existing financial regulations rather than building a separate legal structure.

bitcoinist03/11 18:32

Crypto Should Be Judged By Economic Role, Not Tech Design: ASIC Fintech Chief

bitcoinist03/11 18:32

When the US and Europe Stand at the Fork in the Road of Crypto Regulation: Open Experimentation vs. Cautious Sealing

The article examines the divergent regulatory approaches to cryptocurrency in the United States and the European Union. It argues that the U.S. is adopting a more open, pragmatic, and pro-innovation stance, driven by a shift in political leadership and a recognition of crypto's economic potential, such as stablecoins becoming major buyers of U.S. Treasuries. Key U.S. developments include the passage of the GENIUS Act for stablecoins and the repeal of restrictive accounting rules. In contrast, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is portrayed as overly complex, bureaucratic, and risk-averse. It imposes bank-like compliance costs on startups, effectively bans non-euro stablecoins, and creates a significant barrier to entry, stifling innovation. The author suggests this will push developers and founders to more favorable jurisdictions like Switzerland and the UAE, while Europe risks becoming a "financial museum." The piece concludes that clear, comprehensive regulation is urgently needed to allow the industry to mature, protect investors, and enable institutional capital influx, with the U.S. currently leading this transition.

比推12/11 03:25

When the US and Europe Stand at the Fork in the Road of Crypto Regulation: Open Experimentation vs. Cautious Sealing

比推12/11 03:25

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