0
0

To specify the treatment of covered non-fungible tokens under the securities laws, and for other purposes.

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10544

Bill 118 hr 10544, also known as the "Non-Fungible Token Securities Act," aims to clarify how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are treated under securities laws in the United States. NFTs are unique digital assets that are often used to represent ownership of digital or physical items.

The bill specifies that NFTs will be considered securities under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that NFTs will be subject to the same regulations and oversight as traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds.

The legislation also includes provisions to protect investors from fraud and ensure transparency in the NFT market. It requires issuers of NFTs to provide detailed information about the underlying assets, the terms of the sale, and any potential risks to investors. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for individuals or entities that engage in fraudulent activities related to NFTs, such as misrepresenting the value of an NFT or engaging in market manipulation. Overall, the Non-Fungible Token Securities Act aims to bring clarity and regulation to the rapidly growing NFT market, providing investors with greater confidence and protection when buying and selling these unique digital assets.

Current Status of Bill HR 10544

Bill HR 10544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2024. Bill HR 10544 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 20, 2024.  Bill HR 10544's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of December 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10544

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10544

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10544

To specify the treatment of covered non-fungible tokens under the securities laws, and for other purposes.
To specify the treatment of covered non-fungible tokens under the securities laws, and for other purposes.

Comments