Subject: S7-04-23: Webform Comments from Anonymous
From: Anonymous
Affiliation:

Oct. 29, 2023

1) The SEC's proposed rule on the custody of digital
assets is overly broad and infringes upon the rights of individuals to
use cryptocurrencies as they see fit.
2) The SEC has no authority to regulate digital assets, which fall
outside of its jurisdiction.
3) The proposed rule would stifle innovation and hinder the growth of
the blockchain industry.
4) The burden placed on businesses to comply with the proposed rule
will be excessive and costly, leading to job losses and reduced
economic activity.
5) The SEC's approach to regulating digital assets is outdated
and does not take into account the unique characteristics of these
assets.
6) The proposed rule fails to recognize the benefits that digital
assets can provide for investors, such as increased liquidity and
transparency.
7) The SEC's proposal is based on unfounded fears about the risks
associated with digital assets and ignores the many safeguards that
have been put in place by exchanges and other service providers.
8) The proposed rule places undue emphasis on centralized custody
solutions, while ignoring the importance of decentralization and
self-custody for individual users.
9) The SEC's proposed rule will lead to regulatory arbitrage and
encourage the development of offshore markets for digital assets.
10) The proposed rule is a prime example of regulatory capture, where
the interests of powerful lobbying groups have taken precedence over
the public interest.
11) The SEC's proposed rule is inconsistent with its stated
mission of protecting investors and promoting capital formation.
12) The proposed rule is a clear attempt to stifle competition and
preserve the dominance of traditional financial institutions.
13) The proposed rule fails to consider the needs of small businesses
and startups, which rely heavily on digital assets for funding and
growth.
14) The SEC's proposed rule is based on flawed assumptions about
the nature of digital assets and the risks they pose to investors.
15) The proposed rule is unfair and discriminatory, as it targets one
specific type of asset without considering the broader implications
for the economy as a whole.
16) The proposed rule is a solution in search of a problem, as there
is little evidence to suggest that digital assets pose a significant
risk to investors or the financial system.
17) The proposed rule creates unnecessary barriers to entry for new
players in the digital asset market, making it difficult for small
businesses to compete with established players.
18) The proposed rule violates the principles of free speech and
freedom of expression by restricting the ability of individuals to
engage in digital currency transactions.
19) The proposed rule is contrary to the spirit of innovation and
experimentation that has driven the success of the digital asset
industry thus far.
20) The SEC's proposed rule is a classic case of government
overreach, designed to protect incumbent industries at the expense of
innovation and progress.
21) The proposed rule is yet another example of how the government
seeks to control every aspect of our lives, even those that do not
directly impact society.
22) The SEC's proposed rule is a direct attack on personal
liberty and the right of individuals to make their own decisions about
how to invest their money.
23) The proposed rule is a thinly veiled attempt to protect the
interests of large banks and financial institutions at the expense of
smaller players in the digital asset space.
24) The proposed rule will discourage investment in digital assets and
slow down the adoption of this emerging technology.
25) The SEC's proposed rule is based on outdated ideas about
security and risk management, which fail to reflect the realities of
the modern world.
26) The proposed rule is a prime example of how government regulation
can stifle creativity and prevent the emergence of new technologies.
27) The proposed rule is a clear example of bureaucratic incompetence,
as it fails to take into account the complexities of the digital asset
ecosystem.
28) The proposed rule is a classic example of how regulations can
create more problems than they solve, by imposing burdensome
requirements on businesses and individuals.
29) The proposed rule is an attempt to maintain the status quo and
preserve the power of established players in the financial services
industry.
30) The proposed rule is a blatant attempt to stifle competition and
protect entrenched interests from disruption by new technologies.
31) The proposed rule is an assault on individual liberties and the
right of people to make informed choices about how to manage their
finances.
32) The SEC's proposed rule is a clear indication that the agency
is out of touch with reality and unable to adapt to changing times.
33) The proposed rule is a prime example of how government agencies
seek to protect entrenched interests at the expense of progress and
innovation.
34) The proposed rule is a classic case of "regulation by
enforcement," where the SEC attempts to impose its will through
intimidation and coercion rather than legitimate rulemaking processes.
35) The proposed rule is a clear indication that the SEC is more
concerned with maintaining its own power and influence than with
serving the public interest.
36) The proposed rule is an example of how government regulators often
prioritize their own agendas over the needs of ordinary citizens.
37) The proposed rule is a clear example of how government regulators
often fail to understand the nuances of emerging technologies and the
challenges they present.
38) The proposed rule is a classic example of how government
regulators often ignore the voices of those most affected by their
actions.
39) The proposed rule is a clear indication that the SEC is unwilling
to adapt to changes in the marketplace and instead prefers to cling to
outmoded ideas about finance and investment.
40) The proposed rule is a clear indication that the SEC is more
interested in preserving its own power and influence than in serving
the public interest.