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The crypto correction shows the market is working properly

Any regulations must address money laundering and sanctions evasion, as well as nations’ monopoly on monetary policy

The crypto market may be able to benefit from some broad regulatory guidance and basic guardrails to protect consumers and national security, but we ought not let our zeal for regulation drive this important industry into the ground
The crypto market may be able to benefit from some broad regulatory guidance and basic guardrails to protect consumers and national security, but we ought not let our zeal for regulation drive this important industry into the ground Photo: Getty Images

Jamil N Jaffer is the founder and executive director of George Mason University’s National Security Institute. He previously served as a senior executive at a publicly traded cybersecurity company and in national security roles

John Poulson is manager of public policy and government relations at GMU’s National Security Institute. He previously served at the US Department of Treasury as special assistant to the undersecretary for international affairs

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