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Recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, has generated widespread debate within the crypto industry due to his concurrent criticisms of Bitcoin and the larger crypto landscape. In an interview with CNBC, Gensler acknowledged the validity of the ETFs but vigorously emphasized that this in no way implies the SEC’s validation or approval of Bitcoin itself, terming it as a “speculative and volatile asset” largely engaged in illicit transactions.
Gensler’s remarks elicited reactions from the crypto world, as he dismissively shrugged off Bitcoin’s potential to serve as a dependable store of value or a widely embraced payment method. His criticism was somewhat challenged by Joe Kernen, one of the interviewers, who made a comparative analysis between Bitcoin and U.S. dollars in the context of money laundering, where the latter massively over overshadowed Bitcoin’s usage in illegal activities, thereby indicating Bitcoin’s potential value. The recent fracas surrounding Bitcoin ETF approval has complicated the perception of Bitcoin, inviting conflicting opinions and necessitating close scrutiny of the SEC’s regulatory actions and Gensler’s seemingly contradictory statements.
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