Unified Oversight

Definition ∞ Unified oversight refers to a regulatory approach where a single governmental body or coordinated group of agencies is responsible for supervising a particular sector or activity. In the context of digital assets, this implies a consolidation of regulatory authority to provide consistent and comprehensive supervision. Such an approach aims to prevent regulatory fragmentation and arbitrage.
Context ∞ The concept of unified oversight for digital assets is a subject of considerable debate among policymakers and industry stakeholders. News reports often discuss proposals for consolidating regulatory responsibilities across different agencies to address the perceived complexities of the digital asset market. The potential benefits and drawbacks of such consolidated supervision are central to ongoing regulatory discussions.