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Adam Cochran, founder of Cinneamhain Ventures and a prominent Market observer, recently rebelled against SEC Chairman Gary Gensler regarding the securities classification of cryptocurrencies. 
Cochran urged SEC Chairman Gensler to clear up the confusion about his statements, specifically asking him to define Ethereum’s status clearly. This critique follows the SEC’s request for <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/20/sec-approval-for-spot-ethereum-etfs-depends-on-19b-4-filings/">revisions in the 19b-4 filings</a> related to spot Ether ETF applications, hinting at a possible shift in their approach to Ethereum. 
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 I really want to see one of the other SEC cases accelerated now. I’d love to see <a href="https://twitter.com/iampaulgrewal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@iampaulgrewal</a> ask <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryGensler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@GaryGensler</a> in court to explain the difference between ETH (a non-security) and the countless assets he claimed are securities in their cases. His meltdown would be historic. 🫡— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamscochran/status/1792712486699016300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 21, 2024</a>
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Calls for clarity are growing as Bloomberg analysts predict a higher chance of approval for an Ethereum ETF. Despite earlier hints that the SEC might classify Ethereum as a security, recent developments indicate a shift in perspective.&nbsp; 
Adding to the discourse, Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer and another Gensler critic, has consistently argued against the SEC’s hesitancy in approving ETF applications without substantial justification. 
The ongoing debate coincides with a notable increase in Ethereum’s market value. It has risen 17% in the past 24 hours, bringing its trading <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">price</a> to $3,671.69, which <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/21/114-47-million-liquidated-in-ethereum-amid-17-pump/">caused $114 million of liquidation</a>.&nbsp; 
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As the SEC navigates these complex regulatory waters, the crypto community watches closely, seeking definitive guidance on the regulatory future of Ethereum and other digital assets.

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