Tue 20 Aug 2024 ▪
4 min read
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by
Luc Jose A.
The crypto landscape is on the verge of undergoing a major transformation in the United States. While digital assets have long evaded traditional regulatory frameworks, a new initiative from the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve could change everything. By considering reclassifying cryptos as "currency" under the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. authorities are sending a strong signal: the era of light regulation is coming to an end. This decision, which could be finalized by 2025, represents far more than just a legislative adjustment. It could reshape the future of the crypto industry by reaffirming the need for transparency and compliance, while challenging the very foundations of decentralization that have thus far defined this ecosystem.