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Gary Gensler States Bitcoin is Primarily Used for Illicit Activities

by BlockNews.com Team
January 12, 2024
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  • The SEC recently approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs, allowing direct investment in Bitcoin, but Chairman Gensler expressed caution about bitcoin’s volatility and use in illegal activities.
  • Gensler admitted a court ruling played a role in the ETF approvals, after a judge said the SEC was “arbitrary and capricious” for denying a Bitcoin ETF application previously.
  • The ETF approvals prompted both praise from crypto advocates and criticism from lawmakers like Senator Warren, though Gensler respected both viewpoints.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved several spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), allowing investors to gain direct exposure to Bitcoin. However, SEC chairman Gary Gensler clarified that the approval was not an endorsement of Bitcoin itself.

ICYMI: 🇺🇸 SEC Gary Gensler just slammed #Bitcoin

Stating $BTC:

– Is not endorsed by the SEC

– Highly speculative

– Highly volatile

– Is primarily used for “illicit activities” pic.twitter.com/iLxXnXJxmb

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) January 12, 2024

Gensler Expresses Caution Despite Approvals

Gensler pointed out Bitcoin’s volatility and use in illicit finance like money laundering and ransomware. “Bitcoin itself, we did not approve, we did not endorse,” he stated. While admitting Bitcoin is used as a store of value, Gensler said it is “not really being used as an everyday currency.” He emphasized investors should remain cautious despite the ETF approvals.

Court Ruling’s Role in SEC Decision

Gensler admitted a court ruling played a role in the decision to approve the ETFs. Previously, an appeals court judge called the SEC “arbitrary and capricious” for denying a Bitcoin ETF application. The SEC decided not to appeal this ruling, clearing the way for approvals. Gensler acknowledged the court’s role but stood by the final decision.

Mixed Reactions to ETF Approvals

The ETF approvals prompted both praise and criticism. Crypto advocates like MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor cheered the decision. But Senator Elizabeth Warren called the SEC “flat out wrong” for letting “crypto burrow even deeper into our financial system.” Despite the differing reactions, Gensler respected both viewpoints.

Conclusion

While the SEC has opened the door to spot bitcoin ETFs, its skeptical chairman believes investors should approach crypto with care. The ETF approvals represent a major milestone for Bitcoin’s integration into mainstream finance. Yet regulators like Gensler remain cautious amid Bitcoin’s ongoing debate.

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