A votação planejada do Comitê Bancário do Senado sobre a reeleição da Comissária da Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (SEC) dos EUA, Carolyn Crenshaw, na quarta-feira, foi adiada devido a conflitos processuais. À medida que a votação agendada se aproximava, o Presidente da Comissão, Sherrod Brown, anunciou que a votação seria adiada para o final do dia. No entanto, alguns legisladores republicanos rejeitaram a proposta porque o ajustamento entrava em conflito com os procedimentos formais do Senado. Por fim, a votação foi remarcada para a próxima quarta-feira.
O atraso na votação levanta preocupações sobre o prazo para a reeleição de Crenshaw, especialmente tendo em conta que o Congresso entrará em recesso dentro de uma semana e os legisladores terão de se concentrar em projetos de lei de gastos e outras questões legislativas. Se a nomeação de Crenshaw não for confirmada antes do recesso do Congresso, isso daria ao novo presidente Donald Trump autoridade para nomear um novo comissário após sua posse em 20 de janeiro de 2025.
Klein's nomination faces strong opposition from the crypto industry
Klein's nomination has encountered widespread opposition from the cryptocurrency industry, primarily due to her tough stance on regulating the crypto market. Like SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, Klein also supports strengthening regulation of cryptocurrencies, but her policy inclination is considered more cautious and strict. Industry insiders generally believe that Klein's stance is more conservative compared to Gensler's and may exert greater pressure on the crypto industry.
A notable example is Klein's vote against approving the US spot Bitcoin ETF in January 2024, where she was one of only two dissenting votes in the SEC. This position is also one of the reasons that intensified the crypto industry's opposition to her reappointment.
Conflict between the crypto industry and Klein
As Congress approaches recess, Klein's nomination faces even more intense controversy. Cryptocurrency industry groups, such as the Digital Chamber of Commerce, have launched campaigns against her reappointment, arguing that her continued tenure would severely hinder the balance and development of crypto market regulation. These groups are calling for a delay or rejection of her nomination to pave the way for more pro-crypto regulatory policies.
However, despite facing strong opposition from the crypto industry, Klein still enjoys broad support. Over 40 labor and civil society organizations have publicly expressed their support for her reappointment, believing she can bring necessary professionalism and regulatory rigor to the SEC.
The potential crisis facing the SEC
Experts warn that if Klein's nomination fails to pass confirmation, the SEC may fall into a situation of one-party control, threatening the political diversity within the agency and consequently impacting its regulatory efficiency and market transparency. As an important regulatory body in financial markets, the balance and diversity of the SEC's decisions are crucial; any dominance by a single political faction could undermine the agency's credibility and regulatory capacity.
Ultimately, whether Klein's reappointment can proceed smoothly will not only affect the regulatory landscape of the US financial market but will also have a profound impact on the global cryptocurrency industry.
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