And to treat them as a broker dealer that takes custody of a stock or bond and has physical custody with a particular customer is just, it's putting a square peg in a round hole. It doesn't fit at all. It was impossible for DeFi to comply with [the IRS rule]. it. And frankly the Elizabeth Warrens and Gary Genslers of the world didn't care. Now, just on that topic of control, you're also introducing legislation, the Anti CBDC Surveillance State Act. (10:32–10:36)
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