New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securit...

New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securit...

A bill introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer could clarify the status of digital tokens issued as part of a securities offering under securities law.


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