We fully endorse CFTC Chairman Michael Selig’s view that the pending U.S. crypto market-structure bill has the potential to establish America as the global gold standard for digital asset regulation, delivering long-awaited clarity that fosters innovation and growth.

Selig has emphasized that clear, fit-for-purpose rules, including token taxonomy, defined jurisdiction, and harmonized oversight between regulators, are long overdue and could finally move the industry forward.

This framework’s focus on jurisdiction, asset classification, and investor safeguards would significantly boost trader confidence by reducing regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing macro volatility.

Clear rules help firms and institutional investors make more informed decisions with greater legal certainty, laying the groundwork for deeper liquidity and more resilient markets.

Enhanced oversight under a federal market-structure regime is poised to attract capital from both retail and institutional investors by creating predictable, compliance-aligned environments that encourage on-shore innovation.

As the bill progresses through Congress, with Selig projecting it could reach the president’s desk in the coming months, this legislative milestone could accelerate institutional participation, reverse offshore capital flight, and position the U.S. as the premier hub for blockchain innovation.

Ultimately, a market-structure bill with clear regulatory guardrails will benefit the entire crypto industry by promoting broader adoption, improved market integrity, and stronger growth as digital assets move closer to mainstream integration.

Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget

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