Nilmini Rubin, Chief Policy Officer at Hedera, cautioned that the United States could fall behind in the cryptocurrency sector if it does not advance its policy framework. Speaking at HederaCon, Rubin highlighted that countries like Singapore, Dubai, Japan, Korea, the UK, and the EU are making significant strides in developing their crypto regulations. She emphasized the need for the U.S. to keep pace with these international efforts to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.