House Republicans have appointed Representative French Hill (R-Ark.) to head the Financial Services Committee, granting a crypto supporter a role in overseeing Wall Street and regulatory developments in Congress.
This leadership shift could mark the beginning of legislative progress for the digital asset industry in the coming year.
According to sources cited by The Hill, the decision was made in private. Hill, who already chairs the committee's digital asset panel, has supported several crypto industry initiatives, including regulation for stablecoins and broader market reforms.
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Hill secured his new position after a second-round vote on December 12. He outperformed three other candidates with pro-crypto stances, including Representative Andy Barr of Kentucky.
During a recent December hearing, Hill emphasized his commitment to improving access to financial services for crypto businesses. He said:
Legal businesses in this great country should have the freedom to bank and have financial services.
Hill's committee has broad authority, from overseeing Federal Reserve policies to regulating Wall Street and scrutinizing the cryptocurrency industry.
One area the committee will examine is the alleged regulatory strategy labeled "Operation Chokepoint 2.0", which critics claim attempts to limit crypto companies’ access to traditional banking. Hill’s track record suggests he will challenge these measures and strive to create a more fair banking environment for the industry.
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