Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Bitcoin Custody Guidance, Pledges Balanced Crypto Regulation

June 3, 2024
Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Bitcoin Custody Guidance, Pledges Balanced Crypto Regulation
  • President Biden vetoed a congressional resolution aimed at overturning the SEC's guidance allowing banks to custody Bitcoin.

  • The SEC's guidance, known as staff accounting bulletin No. 121, has been criticized for hindering the crypto industry's collaboration with traditional banks.

  • The resolution sought to invalidate the SEC bulletin to expand options for Americans wanting to store digital assets at banks.

  • Biden defended the guidance as necessary to protect consumers and investors.

  • Biden expressed a willingness to work with Congress to establish a balanced regulatory framework for digital assets.

  • This move signals a significant shift in Biden's policy towards cryptocurrencies, with industry and lawmakers closely watching for further developments.

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