CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam: Congress needs to play a more critical role in guiding federal agencies to develop the future regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam urged Congress to play a more critical role in guiding federal agencies to develop a regulatory framework for the future of cryptocurrency.

Additionally, Behnam stated at DC Fintech Week that the CFTC and SEC have a good record of cooperation, but digital assets need to be treated specially. Cryptocurrencies have "tremendous potential," and given their growth, Congress needs to intervene.