Senator Adam Schiff has proposed the COIN Act to ban public officials from issuing, endorsing, or sponsoring digital assets.
The COIN Act aims to restrict involvement with digital assets like meme coins, NFTs, and stablecoins for officials and their immediate family members.
The proposed ban would start 180 days before taking office and continue for two years after leaving public service to prevent conflicts of interest.
The COIN Act comes after the passage of the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins and was delayed due to concerns over President Trump’s crypto activities.
Senator Schiff's bill reflects Democratic concerns about officials leveraging their influence for digital asset promotion or profit.
The COIN Act has significant implications for the crypto-political landscape, including campaign funding and financial innovation.
This legislation suggests Democrats want to separate financial influence from policymaking as the crypto sector grows.