Prohibiting Foreign Adversary Interference in Cryptocurrency Markets Act

4/11/2025, 2:38 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 1223, also known as the "Digital Commodity Market Interference Prevention Act," aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent foreign entities from interfering in United States digital commodity markets. The bill specifically targets entities organized or established in foreign adversary countries.

The main purpose of this bill is to protect the integrity and stability of digital commodity markets in the United States by prohibiting any form of interference from foreign adversaries. This includes activities such as market manipulation, fraud, or any other actions that could harm the functioning of these markets.

If passed, the bill would give regulatory authorities the power to investigate and take action against any foreign entity found to be interfering in US digital commodity markets. This could include imposing sanctions, fines, or other penalties to deter such behavior in the future. Overall, the Digital Commodity Market Interference Prevention Act seeks to safeguard the US digital commodity markets from external threats and ensure that they continue to operate in a fair and transparent manner.
Congress
119

Number
S - 1223

Introduced on
2025-04-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/1/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 1223, also known as the "Digital Commodity Market Interference Prevention Act," aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent foreign entities from interfering in United States digital commodity markets. The bill specifically targets entities organized or established in foreign adversary countries.

The main purpose of this bill is to protect the integrity and stability of digital commodity markets in the United States by prohibiting any form of interference from foreign adversaries. This includes activities such as market manipulation, fraud, or any other actions that could harm the functioning of these markets.

If passed, the bill would give regulatory authorities the power to investigate and take action against any foreign entity found to be interfering in US digital commodity markets. This could include imposing sanctions, fines, or other penalties to deter such behavior in the future. Overall, the Digital Commodity Market Interference Prevention Act seeks to safeguard the US digital commodity markets from external threats and ensure that they continue to operate in a fair and transparent manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit interference in United States digital commodity markets by entities organized or established in a foreign adversary, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action4/1/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.