Tokenization Report Act: Regulators to Study Blockchain's Impact on Traditional Assets.
This Act requires major financial regulators (like the Federal Reserve and FDIC) to produce a detailed report on using blockchain technology to digitally represent traditional assets, such as real estate or stocks. The goal is to understand the benefits and risks of this new form of trading and investment, paving the way for potential future rules protecting consumers and financial stability. Citizens will have the opportunity to provide input during the data collection phase for the report.
Key points
Federal agencies (Fed, FDIC) must create a joint report analyzing the tokenization of traditional assets using blockchain technology.
The report must assess potential benefits (e.g., lower transaction costs) and risks for investors and the financial system.
Regulators are required to collect public input to inform their analysis of future digital asset regulations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8464
Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Process start date: 2024-05-17