#SEC Chair: Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Not Securities#
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler recently told Yahoo Finance that the SEC has “never said” that Bitcoin and Ethereum are securities. He emphasized that neither he nor his predecessor, Jay Clayton, has ever said that Bitcoin is a security. This statement differs from the SEC's previous regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies, where it had taken a cautious approach and investigated some crypto projects for securities fraud. Gensler's remarks have sparked speculation in the market about the SEC's future regulatory direction, with some believing that it could signal a shift in the SEC's attitude toward cryptocurrencies.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler recently told Yahoo Finance that the SEC has "never said" that Bitcoin and Ethereum are securities. He emphasized that neither he nor former Chairman Jay Clayton had classified Bitcoin as a security. This statement differs from the SEC's previous regulatory stance towards the cryptocurrency industry, as the SEC has previously hinted that Bitcoin and Ethereum may fall under the category of securities. Gensler's remarks have sparked speculation within the industry about the SEC's future regulatory direction. Some believe this indicates that the SEC may be shifting its stance on cryptocurrencies, while others perceive it as a "public relations stunt" by Gensler before his departure. Regardless, Gensler's statement has injected a glimmer of hope into the cryptocurrency industry and injected further uncertainty into the SEC's future regulatory policies.
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Classic Views
SEC never explicitly stated that Bitcoin and Ethereum are securities.
SEC Chairman Gensler and former Chairman Clayton have not classified Bitcoin as a security.
There is still controversy over the SEC's regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies.
The SEC's regulatory policies on cryptocurrencies are still unclear.