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The Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, reiterated that Bitcoin does not meet the definition of a security under SEC regulations 
In a CNBC <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl628OFEGWA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">interview</a> on September 26, 2024, he referenced the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, currently trading on major exchanges like Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange, as evidence that Bitcoin works outside the SEC’s securities structure. 
This divergence has been a hot subject in regulatory talks, as the SEC continues to handle Bitcoin differently than most other cryptocurrencies, many of which Gensler has said may fall under the category of securities. 
While Gensler acknowledged Bitcoin’s unique position, he made it plain that the larger cryptocurrency industry is subject to the SEC’s strict monitoring. Gensler underlined the need for trust and investor safeguards in this fast-expanding market, saying, “Innovations do not thrive unless they also build trust.”&nbsp; 
In response to complaints from the cryptocurrency sector about unclear regulations, SEC Chair Gary Gensler dismissed the idea that the rules were confusing. 
He remarked, “Not liking the rules is not the same as denying that there are rules,” citing high-profile failures and legal proceedings against industry executives as proof of the sector’s inherent vulnerabilities. 
When asked about Bitcoin’s possible significance in the global economy, Gensler declined to guess, maintaining an impartial on the cryptocurrency’s future. However, he emphasized that without strong protections for investors, the broader cryptocurrency sector would struggle to gain trust and widespread adoption​. 
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Gary Gensler Says It Again Bitcoin Is Not a Security

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