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The American teachers' union has demanded the withdrawal of the Crypto Market Structure Act, fearing it would jeopardize pension security
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has formally submitted a petition to the U.S. Senate to withdraw the latest version of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, citing the "serious risks" it could pose to the pension system, the wealth of working families and the economy as a whole. AFT represents 1.8 million members, and this voice is seen as one of the most direct voices against the impact of crypto legislation in the US public sector.
AFT Chairman Randi Weingarten pointed out in the letter that the proposal does not establish the regulatory protections needed to deal with the risks of crypto assets and stablecoins, but may expose pension portfolios that are not currently involved in crypto assets at all to market volatility and regulatory loopholes. She emphasized that once pension and 401(k) plans gain exposure to tokenized assets with inadequate regulation, it could pose a threat to the long-term financial security of retirees.