US Crypto Executives to Meet Senate Banking Committee on Regulatory Issues

Industry leaders will discuss market structure, asset classification, DeFi regulation, and other pressing topics with US lawmakers.

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Terms & Concepts
  • DeFi: Short for Decentralized Finance, DeFi refers to blockchain-based financial services that operate without traditional intermediaries such as banks.
  • Securities vs. Commodities: A regulatory classification distinguishing between investment contracts regulated by the SEC and goods or assets regulated by the CFTC.
  • Market Structure: The framework and rules governing how a financial market operates, including trading, clearing, and settlement processes.