US congressman and crypto skeptic explains why a crypto ban won't work

US congressman and crypto skeptic explains why a crypto ban won't work

Sherman said any task force or committee set up to help and protect investors wouldn’t work as long as gullible investors keep investing in meme coins. In a recent interview, United States congressman and a known crypto skeptic Brad Sherman claimed that banning cryptocurrencies is not an option at this point.In a statement to LA Times, the Northridge-area Democrat said that the crypto industry has become quite powerful over the years. He added that the high capital donations to the politicians and strong crypto lobbying make it impossible for them to impose a blanket ban. He explained:“We....


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