Internet reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant recently stated that the United States "should become the preferred destination for digital assets." The statement comes as lawmakers are engaged in a heated debate on the development of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. When Besant appeared before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, he was asked why the United States needed to maintain its leadership in the crypto space. "We firmly believe that the United States should be the first destination for digital assets," Bessant responded."Just as this committee and colleagues in the Senate are working to achieve-establishing a sound market architecture-making U.S. industry standards a global model."