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<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-vs-sec-key-takeaways-from-sec-chair-gary-genslers-senate-banking-committee-hearing/">Crypto vs. SEC: Key Takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Senate Banking Committee Hearing</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), yesterday was grilled by the Senate Banking Committee on a wide array of topics, including artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency regulation. In his prepared statement, Gensler reiterated his belief that the SEC should oversee the crypto market. However, he avoided giving a direct response when asked about approvals for cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Let’s analyze what his speech meant for crypto.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 id="eleanor-terretts-key-takeaways-from-the-hearing" data-name="eleanor-terretts-key-takeaways-from-the-hearing" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Eleanor Terrett’s Key Takeaways From the Hearing&nbsp;</strong></h2> 
<p>Terrett, in her post-analysis of the hearing, highlighted some takeaways. Notably, cryptocurrency, which got attention previously, was downplayed this time. Lawmakers from both the House and the Senate exchanged thoughts on the pace at which Gensler was formulating regulations and the duration of comment periods. </p> 
<p>Surprisingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained all the light during the hearing, indicating a shift in focus. Furthermore, the hearing highlighted an increased level of political polarization, which could add complexity to regulatory decisions in the crypto space.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some takeaways from the <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryGensler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@GaryGensler</a> hearing: <br><br>1. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Crypto</a> only made up a small portion of today's questions, compared with previous House hearings where it was a bigger focus. <br><br>2. Gensler's rulemaking pace and length of the comment periods are a concern in both chambers of…</p>— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) <a href="https://twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1701635627521909241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 12, 2023</a> 
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<h2 id="no-clarity-on-spot-bitcoin-etfs" data-name="no-clarity-on-spot-bitcoin-etfs" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>No Clarity on Spot Bitcoin ETFs</strong></h2> 
<p>But it all revolved around the lack of clarity regarding Bitcoin ETF approvals. When questioned about this by Senator Hagerty, Gensler merely stated that there are multiple spot ETF filings, including those beyond Grayscale, under review. His response left room for interpretation, as he expressed anticipation for the Staff’s recommendation.</p> 
<p>On this, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, <a href="https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1701621899573227991?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pointed</a> out that Gensler’s response seemed to be hedging, and it lacked a direct answer to the senator’s query. He noted that Gensler referred to the existence of multiple filings beyond Grayscale, providing little clarity on the subject. It’s uncertain whether the crypto market, particularly Bitcoin’s price, will react to Gensler’s remarks.</p> 
<h2 id="panel-slammed-genslers-regulatory-hangouts" data-name="panel-slammed-genslers-regulatory-hangouts" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Panel Slammed Gensler’s Regulatory Hangouts</strong></h2> 
<p>However, Senator Lummis, a supporter of digital assets, questioned Gensler about an SEC guideline. It suggests companies should list crypto on their balance sheets if they handle it for customers. Lummis worried this might push banks out of crypto custody.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>In response, Gensler clarified the SEC’s stance, noting crypto differs from regular securities, making it harder to separate. He stressed that how banks handle capital in this context is a matter for bank regulators, not the SEC.</p> 
<p>It is worth noting that, the SEC, led by Gensler, is not only focused on enforcement against crypto platforms like Coinbase and Binance. They’ve also put forward rule proposals that could bring the digital asset industry in line with current U.S. securities laws.&nbsp;</p>

Crypto vs. SEC: Key Takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Senate Banking Committee Hearing

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