{"id":7764,"date":"2025-01-15T10:18:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T10:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=7764"},"modified":"2025-01-15T10:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T10:18:58","slug":"rep-tom-emmer-named-vice-chair-of-house-subcommittee-on-digital-assets-and-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=7764","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Tom Emmer Named Vice Chair Of House Subcommittee On Digital Assets And AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">US Representative Tom Emmer has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Minnesota Republican announced the news on 15 January 2025. He<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> outlined his plans to align the future of digital assets with American values under President Donald Trump\u2019s administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The House Financial Services Committee\u2019s Subcommittee vice chairs and subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress were\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/financialservices.house.gov\/news\/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=409439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">announced<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by Committee Chairman French Hill on 14 January.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE: <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/elizabeth-warren-urges-trumps-treasury-nominee-to-tighten-crypto-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Elizabeth Warren Urges Trump To Tighten US Crypto Rules<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subcommittee To Oversee Crypto, Fintech, AI In Financial Service<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The subcommittee, established in 2023, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is tasked with overseeing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the development of cryptocurrency, financial technologies, and AI within financial services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The subcommittee is expected to play a pivotal role in creating a clear regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Congressman Bryan Steil is another key figure in the Financial Services Subcommittee. Steil has previously mentioned the urgency of establishing crypto regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">French Hill has outlined the committee\u2019s priorities for 2025. This includes advancing crypto regulatory frameworks and ensuring financial agencies remain accountable. Hill expressed confidence in the leadership of Emmer and other experienced lawmakers to address critical challenges in these sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am honored to have been selected as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>With President Trump in the White House, and Gary Gensler confined to the waste bin of Washington, we have an excellent opportunity to\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tom Emmer (@GOPMajorityWhip) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GOPMajorityWhip\/status\/1879319142303498579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The announcement comes ahead of President-elect Trump\u2019s inauguration on January 20, with speculation mounting about potential executive orders targeting digital assets. Some crypto industry leaders anticipate swift action from the administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a recent ABC News interview, House Majority Whip Emmer reiterated his commitment to supporting Trump\u2019s agenda. He highlighted the importance of tackling inflation, debt, and global stability, which he attributed to excessive spending during the Biden administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-coinbase-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">15 New &amp; Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trump Appoints Crypto-Friendly Individuals To Key Positions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Earlier this month, Trump\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/donald-trump-picks-crypto-ally-paul-atkins-as-next-sec-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nominated former Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Paul Atkins<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a crypto advocate, to chair the agency. Industry leaders hope Atkins\u2019 leadership will bring a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under the Biden administration, outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler took a stringent approach to the crypto industry, initiating enforcement actions against several high-profile companies and projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trump has been critical of\u00a0Gensler\u2019s\u00a0policies, promising during his campaign to fire him\u00a0\u201con day one.\u201d\u00a0However, Gensler pre-empted this move by announcing his resignation, effective January.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, the President-elect has\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/donald-trump-picks-crypto-ally-paul-atkins-as-next-sec-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">selected Paul Atkins<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a crypto advocate and former SEC commissioner,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as his\u00a0choice<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to lead the SEC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has also<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/trump-appoints-former-paypal-chief-as-ai-and-crypto-policy-advisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">appointed\u00a0David Sachs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a podcaster,\u00a0as the \u201cCrypto Czar\u201d in his cabinet. He\u00a0also\u00a0pledged to make America the \u201ccrypto capital of the world\u201d through initiatives like World Liberty\u2019s lending and borrowing platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More recently, Trump has also\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-hits-record-106k-as-trump-teases-us-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hinted at plans<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for a US Bitcoin strategic reserve akin to the nation\u2019s strategic oil reserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/crypto-forecast-best-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/rep-tom-emmer-named-vice-chair-of-house-subcommittee-on-digital-assets-and-ai\/\">Rep. Tom Emmer Named Vice Chair Of House Subcommittee On Digital Assets And AI<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Representative Tom Emmer has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Minnesota Republican announced the news on 15 January 2025. He outlined his plans to align the future of digital assets with American values under President Donald Trump\u2019s administration. 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