The U.S. House of Representatives has officially overturned the Biden administration’s controversial DeFi broker rule
The House vote was 292-131, showing strong bipartisan support for blocking this DeFi rule.
Just last week, the Senate rejected the proposal with a 70-27 vote. Notably, 94 Congressional Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the measure, signaling a shift in how lawmakers view DeFi.
The Biden administration’s rule would have classified developers and providers of non-custodial crypto software as “brokers”. This forces them to conduct KYC checks on users. Critics argued that this was an overreach, as non-custodial platforms do not hold user funds. Also, it cannot realistically comply with such regulations.
Opponents of the rule warned that it could stifle innovation and drive crypto businesses offshore. Also, it infringes on personal privacy. By rejecting the rule, Congress has made it clear that it values financial freedom.
This vote is a major blow to what many in the industry call the “anti-crypto army”. Over the past few years, certain lawmakers and regulators have pushed for tighter controls on digital assets, often citing concerns about illicit activity. However, the strong bipartisan opposition to the DeFi broker rule suggests that crypto is gaining broader acceptance on Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers who supported overturning the rule emphasized the need for sensible regulation that fosters innovation rather than crushing it.
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BTCThe House just overturned the Biden administration's DeFi broker rule, which would have forced providers of non-custodial software to KYC users. The vote was 292-131. The Senate vote last week was 70-27. 94 Congressional Democrats voted yes. The anti-crypto army is defeated 🇺🇸
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