SEC Chairman: Bitcoin Is Store Of Value But Needs Greater Investor Protection

SEC Chairman: Bitcoin Is Store Of Value But Needs Greater Investor Protection

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler recently recognized bitcoin’s value but called for greater investor protection through increased regulation.Gary Gensler, the new head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), told CNBC that he recognizes bitcoin as a “scarce store of value,” distinct from other “crypto tokens” which “are indeed securities.” But he also alluded to a perceived need for additional regulations around its investment and use.“It’s a digital, scarce store of value, but highly volatile,” Gensler told CNBC. “And there’s investors that want to trade that, and trade that for....


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