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title: "US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi"
url: https://diffcoin.com/us-lawmakers-divided-in-first-congressional-hearing-on-defi/
description: "Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion.…"
published: 2024-09-11
updated: 2024-09-11
author: "Mila"
site: "Diffcoin"
---

# US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi

Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion.

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