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Gary Gensler Reiterates Bitcoin is NOT a Security

by Sham
September 26, 2024
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  • Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reiterated that Bitcoin is not a security under SEC regulations.
  • Gensler acknowledged Bitcoin’s unique position but emphasized the need for strong investor protections in the broader cryptocurrency industry.
  • Gensler dismissed claims that crypto regulations are confusing, citing high-profile failures and legal actions as evidence of vulnerabilities in the sector.

Gary Gensler, chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has once again stated that Bitcoin does not meet the SEC’s definition of a security. His comments reinforce the SEC’s hands-off approach to regulating Bitcoin directly.

ICYMI: 🇺🇸 SEC chair Gary Gensler states AGAIN that #Bitcoin is NOT a security

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) September 26, 2024

Gensler Highlights Bitcoin ETF Approvals

In a CNBC interview on September 26, 2024, Gensler pointed to the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs currently trading on major exchanges like Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange. He said this is evidence that Bitcoin works outside the SEC’s securities framework.

The divergence between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been a focus in recent regulatory discussions. Gensler has said many altcoins may fall under the SEC’s definition of securities.

Need for Trust and Investor Safeguards

While acknowledging Bitcoin’s unique status, Gensler emphasized the larger cryptocurrency industry is subject to strict SEC monitoring. He underlined the need for trust and investor safeguards in the fast-expanding crypto market.

“Innovations do not thrive unless they also build trust,” Gensler stated.

In response to complaints from the crypto sector about unclear regulations, Gensler dismissed the notion that the rules are confusing. He cited high-profile legal cases against crypto executives as proof the SEC is actively enforcing securities laws.

Impartial on Bitcoin’s Future Role

When asked about Bitcoin’s potential significance in the global economy, Gensler declined to speculate. He maintained an impartial view on the cryptocurrency’s future.

However, Gensler stressed broader crypto adoption requires strong investor protections. Without these safeguards, the industry will struggle to gain trust.

The Bottom Line

Gensler used the latest interview to reinforce the SEC’s nuanced stance on Bitcoin. While Bitcoin itself appears to fall outside securities laws, the wider crypto industry remains under strict SEC oversight.

According to Gensler, this oversight is necessary to build investor trust. He argues comprehensive regulation is the only way crypto can reach mainstream adoption.

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