09/12/2012
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"Yes. That is the same conclusion we reached in our own report."
"However, if we fail to provide a functional framework for digital assets in this country, all we are doing is forcing this activity to happen in an offshore exchange, rather than in a nicely-innovativ..."
"The CFTC needs additional authority over non-security digital assets."
"To quote Senator Gillibrand, 'Establishing a regulatory framework that spurs innovation, develops clear standards, develops appropriate jurisdictional boundaries, and protects consumers.'"