Senate Bill Vote Sparks Varied Crypto Opinions

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Apr 20, 2025, 12:23 AM
So the new Senate bill is supposed to help define what counts as commodities and securities in crypto, which sounds good for regulation. But there's chatter that it’ll curb manipulation in the market. Not sure how legit that is though.
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matrix2015Full Member
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#2Apr 20, 2025, 04:20 AM
Yeah, the manipulation talk seems to hint at how big players collude. But what's the deal with stables paying interest? Why’s that a big issue?
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#3Apr 21, 2025, 03:40 AM
Honestly, I think this bill is gonna flop. Like, Trump and his wealthy crew are gonna fight it, since they have major crypto stakes. Market’s probably gonna tank instead, especially in this bearish phase.
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im_falconNewbie
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#4Apr 21, 2025, 05:54 AM
If the bill can cut down on manipulation, that could totally boost confidence in crypto. Many are scared off by the chaos in pricing. If folks think manipulation's fading, more might start buying, especially Bitcoin. Could be great for prices.
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shard777Full Member
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#5Apr 21, 2025, 06:01 AM
The US can’t seem to make up its mind about crypto regulation. They want to be involved but keep shifting their stance. I don’t think this bill will actually tackle manipulation effectively.
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#6Apr 21, 2025, 06:25 AM
They’re claiming it’ll help reduce market manipulation, but let’s be real. Even with the bill, traders will still have to be super sharp. Manipulation isn’t going anywhere.
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#7Apr 21, 2025, 09:24 AM
Right? The big players have too much to gain to let something like this actually work against them. Anyone thinking this will stop manipulation is dreaming. It's just part of the game.
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#8Apr 21, 2025, 10:41 AM
You might be onto something. The bill could end up being a way to control the new smaller players rather than tackling the big fish. Or maybe it’s aimed at memecoins... wouldn’t surprise me at all.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#9Apr 21, 2025, 12:06 PM
Seems like banks are worried about crypto exchanges giving out interest on stables, right? They don’t like the competition and are using the economy as an excuse. Kinda funny, honestly.
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#10Apr 23, 2025, 01:37 AM
True, the banks are powerful. They generally get what they want, and they’re not about to let crypto take away their share.
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fullnodeSenior Member
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#11Apr 23, 2025, 02:38 AM
Low liquidity projects will still be susceptible to manipulation even with the bill. Sure, it might help curb some obvious scams and wash trading. But it’s a step in the right direction I think.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#12Apr 23, 2025, 08:47 AM
Quick question. Do the CFCT and SEC's rules only apply in the US? If so, how does that even address global manipulation? A lot of exchanges operate outside the US...
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coldcoinNewbie
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#13Apr 23, 2025, 10:33 AM
That’s a fair point. Each country has its own regulatory body. SEC deals with US commodities and securities... but stopping manipulation globally? Yeah, that’s a whole different beast.
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#14Apr 25, 2025, 09:23 PM
Isn't this the bill that banks are backing? Seems like it has some fat cat interests involved, which makes sense why Coinbase’s CEO is speaking out against it. Money talks, and manipulations will still exist, just maybe less overt.
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