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Cryptocurrency News Articles
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Highlights Need for Crypto Regulation
Sep 27, 2024 at 10:35 pm
The SEC Chair made the remarks at a time when crypto markets have been volatile. In 2022, many firms failed, and one of them was the FTX
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has called for more measures to protect investors in the cryptocurrency market, warning that the sector will struggle to grow without rules and policies in place.
Gensler made the remarks during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Thursday. He highlighted the failures of big crypto companies such as FTX, Three Arrows Capital, and Celsius in 2022, which, combined with the recent conviction of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, paint a clear picture of the instability within the industry.
"We've seen billions of dollars lost here, and I think it really does behoove us to take the strong trust-boosting actions,” Gensler said, stressing the importance of trust and consumer protection in any new market.
According to Gensler, these protections include ensuring that crypto firms are making the proper disclosures, which is crucial for protecting investors. Without these protections, he believes the industry will not be able to sustain itself in the long run.
"If we don't have those strong protections, those strong disclosures, I don't think this industry is going to grow,” Gensler added.
Gensler's comments come at a time when crypto markets have been particularly volatile. Throughout 2022, we witnessed the failure of many firms,其中最引人注目的是FTX,其倒闭对市场造成了巨大冲击。此外,FTX首席执行官萨姆·班克曼-弗里德被判处25年监禁,对该领域的可信度造成了进一步打击。
The SEC Chair also touched upon the legal troubles faced by heads of other crypto firms, such as the former CEO of Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky. He noted that many of the former icons of the crypto industry are now facing the brunt of the law. According to Gensler, the dramatic collapses of these companies only serve to highlight the need for enhanced regulation of these entities.
"I think we can see the need for greater protection, greater consumer protection to help advance innovation in the crypto markets,” he said, adding that without regulation, the industry will face ongoing challenges.
Gensler went on to emphasize the need for more transparency from crypto platforms, especially with regard to the tokens they list. He highlighted the fact that, while some tokens may be registered securities, others might not meet the definition and therefore be subject to different regulatory treatment.
"I do think the platforms have to provide greater transparency around the tokens that they're listing. Some of those tokens may be securities, and they're not being registered. Others may not meet the definition of a security, but they're still getting listed on these platforms,” Gensler explained.
SEC Chair Excludes Bitcoin from Tighter Rules
Gensler reiterated his stance that a majority of cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities, and he called on the crypto exchanges to register with the SEC in order to comply with the existing laws.
"We do think the vast majority, three-quarters to four-fifths of these tokens, do meet the definition of a security under the Supreme Court's test,” Gensler said. "So I think the crypto exchanges, if they want to continue to operate, should be registering with the SEC."
However, he was quick to add that Bitcoin is not included in this category and therefore is not subject to the same level of regulation. According to Gensler, the companies that offer Bitcoin products now have a way of exploring their options via exchange-traded products (ETPs).
"Bitcoin is a commodity, and it's been around for over a decade. There are now physical Bitcoin ETPs in Europe, and we have several applications for Bitcoin ETPs here in the United States,” he said. "I think that covers the Bitcoin products, and that fits with my view of the supervision of crypto assets."
His comments suggest that the SEC is set to increase pressure on the enhancement of regulatory measures significantly, while Bitcoin, being under a separate classification, will be largely exempt from these new initiatives.
As the SEC continues to face criticism from some political figures and officials over its handling of the crypto industry, Gensler remained tight-lipped on the matter. He declined to comment on the differing opinions held by US presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, who have expressed contrasting views on cryptocurrencies.
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