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Crypto Market Structure Bill: Potential Impact on NFTs and the Future of Regulation

The Crypto Market Structure Bill is a proposed legislation aimed at regulating and providing oversight to the cryptocurrency market, including exchanges, custodians, and market users. If passed into law, it could impact the NFT market by placing more strict reporting requirements and oversight on crypto exchanges that facilitate NFT transactions. The bill seeks to create clearer guidelines for sellers, for transparency and protection, and could provide buyers with better access to information and sellers with increased trust and credibility. However, its specific impact on NFTs is yet to be determined as the bill is still in the proposal stage.

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