White House Official Warns of Crypto Hegemony..."If US Hesitates, China Will Take It"

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A White House official has warned that China could become the biggest beneficiary if the US fails to establish cryptocurrency regulations.

According to U.Today, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 26 (local time), Patrick Witt, an individual associated with the White House, asserted that if the United States fails to establish a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework, global digital asset leadership could shift to China.

Witt pointed out that the current delay in the US cryptocurrency market structure bill (CLARITY) itself could lead to national security risks. He emphasized that efforts to prevent regulatory adoption could ultimately benefit foreign competitors, especially China.

The bill aims to establish nationwide rules for the digital asset market and apply traditional financial-level regulations and disclosure obligations to cryptocurrency companies. Republican Senator Tim Scott is leading this initiative.

However, due to disagreements within political circles, the bill's processing is delayed in the Senate Banking Committee. Conflicts surrounding stablecoin interest regulations, among other issues, have emerged as major points of contention, leading to a deadlock in discussions.

Some opposing factions are strongly protesting, arguing that the bill could weaken the safeguards of the existing stablecoin regulation act, GENIUS. They are concerned that new regulations could reshape the market to favor large corporations.

The lack of a clear coordination system to oversee cryptocurrency policy within the US is also pointed out as a problem. It is analyzed that the momentum for policy implementation is weakening due to the absence of a dedicated coordinator within the White House.

As warnings continue that the US could lose its leadership in the global digital asset competition if it maintains a regulatory vacuum, the fate of the relevant bill is emerging as a critical variable that will determine the future direction of the market and policy.

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