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

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.  The letters, sent before Gensler’s hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, highlight the need […]


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