Senator Lummis addresses illicit uses of digital assets

US Senator Cynthia Lummis emphasized the importance of creating robust regulations to prevent the misuse of digital assets for illicit purposes during a recent congressional hearing. This stance aligns with ongoing discussions in Congress about integrating anti-illicit finance measures into digital asset policies to bolster legitimate innovation, illustrating a broader legislative trend towards securing these emerging financial technologies.

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