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Senator Ron Wyden is fighting to keep a key provision in a major crypto bill—the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act—that would exempt software developers from being classified as money transmitters if they don’t control user funds. He argues this is vital for innovation and U.S. competitiveness, warning that excluding it could stifle the growth of decentralized finance. While law enforcement and religious groups fear it might enable illicit activity, crypto advocates insist these developers pose no real risk. With a Senate recess looming and a tight deadline before the midterms, lawmakers are racing to pass the bill, but analysts now doubt it will become law this year. Wyden’s urgent appeal to Senate leaders hinges on striking a balance: protecting security without crushing innovation.

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