Balancing Act: US Bill Stirs Debate on Off-Chain Transactions Regulation

A new U.S bill introduced by Representative Don Beyer, aims to regulate off-chain crypto transactions by requiring service providers to report all such transactions to a CFTC-registered repository. The bill strives for increased transparency to prevent potential disputes, manipulation, and fraud, although concerns about privacy infringement and stifling innovation are being raised.

Unveiling Off-Chain Transactions: A Step Towards Transparency in Crypto Trades

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer has proposed a bill requiring off-chain digital commodity transactions to be transparently reported. The bill aims to mitigate privacy concerns and risk of fraud by insisting on transparency in crypto trading platforms, requiring them to report all transactions to approved repositories. This move aims to foster confidence within the crypto market and prevent situations similar to the FTX collapse.