However, most digital assets today are transacted on centralized “exchanges,” that act as “trusted” third parties, differing from Satoshi’s vision. The use of digital assets for illicit finance poses national security and other risks. Managing National Security Risk and Illicit Finance Risk:To reduce the risk of illicit finance, identity is a foundational challenge. [28]Managing Financial Stability Risks: Governments have a responsibility to reduce the risks that digital assets pose to financial stability. Appendix A:The CFTC’s Robust Enforcement Program in the Crypto SpaceFiscal Year Total Number of Digital Asset Cases Number of Digital Asset Cases Alleging Fraud or Manipulation 2023 7 7 2022 19 9 2021 23 8 2020 10 8 2019 4 3 2018 6 5 2017 1 1 2016 1 0 2015 2 0 Total 73 41FY2023 Digital Asset CasesY2022 Digital Asset CasesFY 2021 Digital Asset CasesFY 2020 Digital Asset Cases (exclusive of administrative matters)FY 2019 Digital Asset CasesFY 2018 Digital Assets CasesFY 2017 Digital Asset CasesFY 2016 Digital Asset CasesFY 2015 Digital Asset Cases

Source: Forbes April 25, 2023 17:38 UTC