Existing legal authority pertains to the established laws, regulations, and judicial precedents that govern a specific domain or activity. This body of law provides the framework within which actions are permitted or prohibited. It represents the current legal powers and limitations of regulatory bodies or government entities. Application of this authority dictates compliance requirements for market participants.
Context
In the realm of digital assets, a significant ongoing discussion involves how existing legal authority, initially formulated for traditional financial systems, applies to novel blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. A key debate centers on whether current statutes are adequate or if new legislation is necessary to properly regulate the digital asset sector. Regulators are actively interpreting and applying these established laws to address emerging digital asset products and services.
Joint staff guidance affirms that registered exchanges can list spot crypto products, immediately shifting the regulatory burden from litigation to registration.
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