Skybridge Capital Founder: 'Democrats Bungled Crypto Bill'

IconCryptoNewsTerminal Staff17 Jul, 2024

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Skybridge Capital Founder: 'Democrats Bungled Crypto Bill'

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, has criticized the Democratic Party for its handling of cryptocurrency regulation. In an interview with CoinDesk, Scaramucci said that the Democrats "have botched this terribly" and that their failure to pass a crypto bill could cost them in the upcoming election. Scaramucci argued that the Democrats could have taken a pro-crypto or neutral stance on crypto and it would have helped them in the election. He also said that the Democrats' failure to pass a crypto bill means that the Republicans will likely have a pro-crypto SEC commissioner if Donald Trump wins in November. Scaramucci's comments come as the cryptocurrency market continues to face regulatory uncertainty. The SEC has taken a number of enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies in recent months, and there is concern that the agency could take even more aggressive action in the future. The Democrats' failure to pass a crypto bill has left the industry in a state of limbo. It is unclear how the SEC will regulate cryptocurrencies in the future, and this uncertainty is making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Scaramucci's comments are a reminder that the cryptocurrency industry is still in its early stages of development. The regulatory landscape is constantly changing, and it is important for businesses to stay up-to-date on the latest developments.