Government bill faces opposition, digital asset regulation path now divided

ForkMonger · 2026-01-17T08:00:19+00:00

There are changes in the White House's discussion on the Digital Asset Market Structure Act. A compliant platform's opposition to the bill surprised the government, believing that this shift undermines the communication成果. The bill部分限制 tokenized stocks and DeFi development, raising concerns among Web3 practitioners. The government hopes all parties can renegotiate to balance regulation and innovation.

ForkMonger

2026-01-17 08:00:19

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[Crypto World] There has been a change in the White House regarding the bill on the structure of the digital asset market. A leading compliant platform previously suddenly changed its stance and opposed the bill, catching government officials off guard. Insiders revealed that the White House is quite dissatisfied with this “180-degree turn,” believing it undermines months of communication efforts, and emphasized “this is a government bill, not a company’s.”

Where is the disagreement focused? The key lies in the provisions of the bill. It is understood that the content of the bill actually restricts the development of tokenized stocks and sets quite strict frameworks for decentralized finance (DeFi) operations. This is a major issue for many Web3 practitioners—tokenized assets and DeFi applications represent the future direction of finance, and excessive restrictions are bound to hinder industry innovation.

Currently, the government hopes that relevant parties can return to the negotiation table as soon as possible to find a balance. This reflects a deeper underlying conflict: how to find that line between regulation and innovation.

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HalfBuddhaMoney

· 01-18 15:00

Haha, this 180-degree turn by a certain leading platform, they really can't hold it together anymore. --- DeFi is being tightly restricted, this bill is really stifling innovation. --- The White House is getting anxious, only then realizing that Web3 isn't so easy to fool. --- Still negotiating? I think it's just a game of mutual compromise. --- Restricting tokenization and DeFi is like shooting oneself in the foot. --- The platform's betrayal indicates that there are indeed problems with the terms. --- Why does the government insist on such strict control? Can't they just deregulate and let the market run itself? --- It feels like once this bill is out, it's doomed to fail to produce any good results. --- A certain platform changing its stance might be due to interests we don't know about. --- The future of Web3 still depends on developers finding their own ways to break through.

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TradingNightmare

· 01-18 08:02

Haha, the big platform is only reacting now? It should have been like this a long time ago. --- DeFi is stuck, tokenization is also not allowed to play, what kind of balance point is this... The government is just playing here. --- The compliant platform suddenly turns against us, does the White House feel embarrassed? Haha. --- Restrict DeFi? That's trying to kill Web3 in its cradle, wake up everyone. --- It's "government legislation" again, and what negotiations, anyway, we retail investors are the ones who suffer in the end. --- A leading platform: We are also forced, the terms are too outrageous, what else can we do if we don't oppose? --- Negotiations, negotiations, negotiating every day, when will it end? --- Tokenized stocks are banned, DeFi is one card, is this development or revolution? --- Government officials caught off guard? Haha, this is the real "market speaks."

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-17 08:30

Haha, this is the real Web3. It changes on a whim, and the negotiation table is always a joke. --- Another major platform gets trapped, is the future of DeFi being sidelined like this? --- Government: We call the shots. Platform: I oppose. Government: Dare you? That's hilarious. --- Restrict tokenize stocks? Isn't this stifling innovation? Wake up, everyone. --- The White House really broke its defenses, but honestly, that platform's 180-degree turn is indeed outrageous, the alignment is too obvious. --- DeFi will eventually be regulated to death. Opposing now won't change anything; accept it. --- Looking for a balance at the negotiation table is basically the government unilaterally suppressing. --- The move of the leading platform turning against is a bit harsh, but it also shows that the bill indeed has issues.

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 01-17 08:29

Haha, this leading platform is playing quite smoothly, first agreeing then opposing? The government probably got disgusted. --- Restrict DeFi? Do these people really understand Web3? They just want to stifle innovation. --- It's all about the "balance point," basically either follow my lead or there's no room for discussion. --- A 180-degree turn in this move, there must be a story behind it. Who's waving the flag in the利益链条? --- The restriction on tokenized stocks... is not a compromise but a surrender. --- The White House is angry haha, this just got interesting. Let's see who backs down first. --- DeFi's framework is so strict, it feels like putting a bridle on a horse. --- A certain platform suddenly flips, is it genuine or just for show? I bet it will ultimately compromise. --- Government legislation vs. innovative spirit, this battle has never stopped, everyone.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 01-17 08:29

lol they finally showed their hand... tokenized equities getting hamstrung means the opportunity cost just shifted entirely. defi under lockdown = capital utilization crumbles, thesis invalidated in real time.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-17 08:12

Haha, coming back with the same routine? Big platforms turn hostile so quickly, the White House is now in an awkward position. --- DeFi being cut off, who can accept that... Limiting tokenized stocks is one thing, but restricting DeFi? --- Where are the promised communication results? They disappeared overnight, this is Web3 politics. --- Wait, does this leading platform really think the bill is no good, or has someone persuaded them... a bit suspicious. --- It's both the government and the company, who is really in charge? Why are there so many twists and turns on the Web3 path? --- Tokenized assets are the future, but now they’re being eliminated. If this bill passes, we’ll all have to start over. --- The White House got anxious and exposed itself, saying "This is a government bill" and such... --- Why did the platform suddenly turn against us? There must be some insider story, hmm, something's off.

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