Two senators have presented a fresh draft to the White House that would allow state authorities to enforce crypto restrictions on federal officials, challenging the original plan that centralized enforcement with the U.S. Attorney General. The adjustment comes as bipartisan negotiations race against the Senate’s August recess deadline.
The new language, sent by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego, aims to resolve a sticking point: Democrats’ doubts about whether the Justice Department can independently oversee federal crypto ethics given its place in the executive branch. By empowering state attorneys general, the proposal seeks to distribute enforcement power more broadly.
Earlier this summer, the White House announced broad federal ethics rules after talks with GOP senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno, but details on enforcement remained vague. The latest revision reflects growing calls for clear accountability, especially in light of former President Trump’s crypto connections complicating the debate.
Banks preparing to adopt Ripple’s XRP highlight the urgency for a regulatory framework that balances innovation and oversight. How these ethics rules land could shape crypto policy for years ahead.
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