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Which agency considers cryptocurrency to be a security?
Which agency considers cryptocurrency to be a security?
Which of the following classifications is NOT assigned to Bitcoin by a U.S. regulatory body?
Which of the following classifications is NOT assigned to Bitcoin by a U.S. regulatory body?
Study Notes
US Cryptocurrency Regulation
- US lacks a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
- SEC views crypto as securities, CFTC as a commodity, and Treasury as a currency.
- Crypto exchanges in the US fall under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and must register with FinCEN.
- Exchanges must comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations.
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Explore the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. Understand the differing views of regulatory bodies like the SEC, CFTC, and Treasury, as well as compliance requirements for crypto exchanges. This quiz will shed light on current laws and frameworks governing cryptocurrencies.