SEC’s Gensler: Bitcoin not a security 

Gary Gensler reaffirmed the SEC’s Bitcoin position and once again chastised the crypto industry for widespread non-compliance. Bitcoin (BTC) is not a security, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler said on Thursday, Sept. 26, while speaking to Squawk…

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler comments on prospects for spot Bitcoin ETF

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said he is not ready to discuss approval of applications for spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs. Gensler, speaking on the sidelines of the Healthy Markets Association conference on Nov. 29, said he…

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Gensler takes questions on spot Bitcoin ETFs, but keeps cards close to chest

U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler spoke to Bloomberg about several pending spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs on Oct. 18. In his interview, Gensler acknowledged that around ten Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals are currently awaiting a decision from SEC staff.

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Demanded: Congress Urges SEC Chair Gensler To Act Now

In a bipartisan effort, members of Congress from both parties have sent a strong message to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and an end to discriminatory practices.

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Bitcoin is a commodity, says SEC’s Gary Gensler

There is no precise regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States at the moment,… The post Bitcoin is a commodity, says SEC’s Gary Gensler appeared first on CoinJournal.

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler calls Bitcoin a commodity

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said that Bitcoin was the only cryptocurrency he was prepared to publicly label a commodity. The post SEC Chairman Gary Gensler calls Bitcoin a commodity appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SEC chair warns about 'too good to be true' returns amid market downturn

Gary Gensler added that he continued to be “intrigued with the technology,” but did not directly address if the SEC would approve a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

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What are the implications if Bitcoin is treated as a commodity?

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler told the House Appropriations Committee on May 18 that Bitcoin could potentially be a commodity token. The post What are the implications if Bitcoin is treated as a commodity? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin Falls Under The Jurisdiction Of The CFTC – Asserts SEC’s Gensler

On Wednesday, Gary Gensler suggested that Bitcoin is a commodity token that would fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Testifying before a subcommittee of the U.

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SEC chair says concerns about lack of spot Bitcoin ETF under ‘careful consideration’

SEC building in Washington DC, USA Gary Gensler said the US Securities and Exchange… The post SEC chair says concerns about lack of spot Bitcoin ETF under ‘careful consideration’ appeared first on Coin Journal.

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SEC chair hints at no spot Bitcoin ETFs yet, but cites 'careful consideration' for future

Gary Gensler reiterated his stance of being technology-neutral, but will carefully consider concerns raised by congresspersons.

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SEC's Gensler doesn't have much to say about Ripple or XRP... except this

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has repeatedly aired its concerns about spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). In fact, the Chairman believes there is a lack of infraThe post SEC's Gensler doesn't have much to say about Ripple or XRP... except this appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Congressman 'frustrated' with SEC Chair as Bitcoin Spot ETF debate continues

Congressman Tom Emmer has hit back at SEC Chair Gary Gensler once again, right after pushing a parliamentary bill around CBDCs. [embed]https://twitter.com/RepTomEmmer/status/1481717718332186632?t=jThe post Congressman 'frustrated' with SEC Chair as Bitcoin Spot ETF debate continues appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Minnesota’s Congressman Blasts Gary Gensler For Declining Much-Requested Bitcoin Spot ETF

U. S. House of Rep member puts Gary Gensler on blast over Bitcoin Spot ETF saga. The SEC chair has failed to respond and continues to reject spot-settled crypto ETFs.   Reactions that have followed Emmer’s inquiry implies that the SEC’s stance seems dubious U.

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SEC Chair says he doesn’t support Bitcoin’s “off-the-grid” approach to finance

SEC Chair Gary Gensler finally reveals his stance on Bitcoin by saying he doesn’t support its “off-the-grid” approach to finance. The post SEC Chair says he doesn’t support Bitcoin’s “off-the-grid” approach to finance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler: Bitcoin Competes With The U.S. Banking System

Gary Gensler said on Wednesday that Bitcoin was created “as a reaction” to the U.S. monetary system and its worldwide consensus.

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SEC chairman: bitcoin competes with US banking system

Bitcoin was created as an alternative to the US monetary system and threatens the global financial consensus, said the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler.

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US legislators ask SEC to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF

Top lawmakers in the United States have urged the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF despite the recent approval of futures-linked BTC ETFs.

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Pair of U.S. Congressmen Advocate for Bitcoin Spot ETF in Letter to SEC Chair

In a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a pair of U.S. Congressmen argued for the regulator to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF. The post Pair of U.S. Congressmen Advocate for Bitcoin Spot ETF in Letter to SEC Chair appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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US Congressmen Lobby SEC Chairman Gary Gensler To Authorize A Spot Bitcoin ETF

Two United States lawmakers Darren Soto and Tom Emmer have penned a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler, urging him to greenlight a bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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US Congressmen Sent SEC Letter Advocating For Spot Bitcoin ETF

In a letter sent to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, two Congressmen articulate why a spot bitcoin ETF should be approved in the U.S.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Pours Cold Water On the Possibility of Bitcoin Spot ETF

Bitcoin Futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have started trading, but there is no hope for a physical Bitcoin ETF yet, and if there have been, they are dashed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler.

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VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF Will Launch Soon as Valkyrie Gets the Greenlight

Leading asset manager VanEck could launch its bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The platform first applied for BTC futures-linked ETF in August, and now they have approval. The firm made the application following SEC chairman Gary Gensler’s statements that week.

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Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Blasts SEC For Picking Bitcoin Over XRP Despite Gensler’s Climate Agenda

Key takeaways Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse vilified Bitcoin’s high energy consumption in a recent interview. The CEO states that the SEC’s stance on Bitcoin conflicted with their climate agenda.

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Crypto Mom Fires Back, Proposes “Way Forward In Crypto Regulation”

Commissioner for the U. S. SEC Hester Peirce, more commonly know in the industry as Crypto Mom gave a speech for the Texas Blockchain Summit. Therein, she talked about some statements from the SEC Chair Gary Gensler comparing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies with the “Wild West”.

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Bloomberg Analyst Is Bullish On Bitcoin Futures Approval In October As More Platforms Join The Race

James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence believes that October will see the approval of the first Bitcoin ETF in America. He hinges his belief in the SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s positive comments on futures-based Bitcoin ETF.

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As BTC Bulls Target $60k, Fundamentals Reveal Why Bitcoin Is Breaking Out From Ether, Cardano, And Other Cryptos

Key takeaways Barron’s newspaper thinks Bitcoin breakout from other crypto may be a “regulatory relief rally. ” Gary Gensler’s recent statements and a recently proposed bill are pointed out to support the argument.

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Bitcoin ETF Could Ignite A Terrifying Crypto Market Crash, Predicts Pantera Capital CEO

The hopes of a bitcoin ETF being approved in the United States have risen recently after the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler suggested he would be open to permitting futures-based bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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A Futures-based Bitcoin ETF could be Gensler's 'easy' ticket to a 'win'

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved Volt Crypto's ETF and as expected, crypto-enthusiasts could not be more excited. However, this is also the closest thing to an ETThe post A Futures-based Bitcoin ETF could be Gensler's 'easy' ticket to a 'win' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC May Approve Four Bitcoin ETFs

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SEC Chairman Surprisingly Resounds Support For Bitcoin Futures ETFs

Despite fears of market manipulation, SEC chairman Gary Gensler has recently acknowledged the many Bitcoin ETF filings. In his remark for the Financial Times’ “Future of Asset Management North America Conference,” saying that he looks forward to “staffs review of such filings.

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SEC Chair Yet Again Signals Support for Bitcoin Futures ETF, But says Crypto “Certainly of A Size” to Have Same Safeguards as Banking

“A lot of people are likely to get hurt,” said Gary Gensler, asking crypto platforms that accepted funds from investors and offered returns to “consider the securities laws carefully.” The post SEC Chair Yet Again Signals Support for Bitcoin Futures ETF, But says Crypto “Certainly of A Size” to Have Same Safeguards as Banking first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Key Bitcoin options 'fear' indicator reflects traders' regulatory concerns

On Tuesday, SEC Chair Gary Gensler re-confirmed his plan to crack down on cryptocurrencies, and traders’ regulatory concerns are confirmed by this key Bitcoin futures and options indicator.

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The Crypto Crash continues - Evergrande and Gary Gensler cause market jitters

This week Bitcoin continues to fall, and is now in danger of breaking the key US$40,000 price level. The fall was triggered by the China Evergrande crisis which has put traders into risk-off mode. Meanwhile, in the U.

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Coinbase CEO Asks For “True” Stablecoin, Jack Dorsey Says: Bitcoin Fixes This

Bitcoin and stablecoins have seen a lot of attention during the past week. After the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler took part in a U. S. Congressional Hearing, the looming threat of new regulations against the sector growths.

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Gary Gensler Speaks To The European Parliament On Bitcoin And Crypto Regulation

The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, delivered remarks about Bitcoin before the European Parliament.

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Gary Gensler Says Bitcoin Is Real

New SEC Chair declares 'Nakamoto Invention Is Real' while warning exchanges about trading digital asset securities.

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Why this 'would be the biggest single event in the history of Bitcoin'

US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Gary Gensler gave what may be termed the strongest sign of support from the agency for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Yet the crypto community is not exactly The post Why this 'would be the biggest single event in the history of Bitcoin' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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4 Bitcoin Futures-backed ETFs Filed Since SEC Chair Gary Gensler Signaled His Openness to Them

Grayscale’s global head of ETF reads Chair Gensler’s comments to be “very positive,” while ProShares’ head of investment strategy says, “the advantage of this approach is clear.” The post 4 Bitcoin Futures-backed ETFs Filed Since SEC Chair Gary Gensler Signaled His Openness to Them first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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$402 Billion Asset Manager Giant Files to Start Offering Bitcoin and Ethereum Exposure Immediately

Neuberger Berman will be offering indirect exposure to the top two crypto-assets through futures and funds invested in BTC and ETH in line with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s openness to Bitcoin futures-backed ETFs.

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VanEck Files for a “Bitcoin Strategy ETF” After SEC Chair’s Positive Signal

VanEck has filed for a “Bitcoin Strategy ETF” with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which will hold bitcoin futures and other bitcoin funds. In 2017, VanEck unsuccessfully attempted to list such a fund with the SEC, but now that SEC Chair Gary Gensler has signaled that he is open to an exchange-traded fund […] The post VanEck Files for a “Bitcoin Strategy ETF” After SEC Chair’s Positive Signal first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Did Gensler's comments play a part in Invesco's Bitcoin Strategy ETF application

Another name was added to the list of pending crypto-ETF filings today after Atlanta-based asset manager Invesco filed an application with the U.S. SEC to list an ETF with exposure to Bitcoin Futures The post Did Gensler's comments play a part in Invesco's Bitcoin Strategy ETF application appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC Gary Gensler’s Recent Comments Might Turn Disastrous For Ethereum In The Long Run

Being the first most valued digital currency by market cap has given Bitcoin a lot of free PR and padded its credibility significantly. However, being the second most valued digital currency and holding onto the spot for years, is almost equally just as commendable for Ethereum.

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SEC Boss Gary Gensler Declares He’s Neither For Nor Against Bitcoin And Its Kind

The departure of the former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton raised the hopes of Bitcoiners who were and are still confident that the arrival of the new Chairman Gary Gensler would be the first step to change.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum price moves higher after Gensler’s comments

Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler was on CNBC Wednesday morning to discuss his views on how the crypto universe should be regulated. Despite previously noting that the crypto sector has become “highly speculative stores of value,” Bitcoin (BTC/USD) price and Ethereum (ETH/USD) price traded higher.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Makes a Power Grab But It was Expected and Will Aid in DeFi Expansion & Bitcoin ETF Approval

Crypto supporter SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce countered Gary Gensler, saying the existing securities laws don't work well for certain aspects of crypto. It was “people's freedom to interact using new technology” that has produced the innovation.

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SEC Chairman Gensler Calls Bitcoin and Other Coins Speculative Asset Class

Head of the SEC has referred to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a speculative asset class and wants more investor protection due to this

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SEC Chair Gensler Explains Why He Believes ‘Nakamoto’s Innovation Is Real’

Bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology, invented by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, are “real”. That statement might sound like a thesis put forward by a pioneer bitcoin adopter or perhaps a forward-thinking hedge fund manager.

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SEC Chairman Draws Dividing Line Between Bitcoin, Crypto in Aspen Speech

Incoming SEC Chairman Gary Gensler issued new comments about Bitcoin Tuesday, at times drawing a dividing line between the market’s largest cryptocurrency and imitators.

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