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US Senator Slams SEC’s ‘Wrong’ Bitcoin ETF Greenlight – Here’s The Scoop

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A storm of controversy has erupted after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first wave of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), pitting lawmakers against each other in a heated debate over cryptocurrency regulation.

Leading the charge against the SEC’s decision is Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a longtime voice of caution in the digital asset space.

Warren Challenges SEC On Bitcoin ETF

“The SEC is wrong on the law and wrong on the policy,” she declared in a scathing public statement.

Her primary concern stems from the agency’s alleged failure to adequately address the legal and policy implications of integrating volatile cryptocurrencies like bitcoin deeper into the financial system.

Related Reading: Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin Hitting $1.5 Million By 2030 With ETF Green Light

The @SECgov is wrong on the law and wrong on the policy with respect to the Bitcoin ETF decision.

If the SEC is going to let crypto burrow even deeper into our financial system, then it’s more urgent than ever that crypto follow basic anti-money laundering rules.

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) January 11, 2024

“If the SEC is going to let crypto burrow even deeper into our financial system, then it’s more urgent than ever that crypto follow basic anti-money laundering rules,” she emphasized, pushing for tougher AML regulations on crypto miners, validators, and wallet providers.

But not all lawmakers share Warren’s apprehension. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) sees the move as a win for American investors, praising the ETFs for offering “easier access to crypto assets with the benefit of professional management and competitive fees.”

Lummis, alongside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), is championing their own bill to establish clearer regulations for the crypto sector, aiming to balance innovation with consumer protection.

Bitcoin currently trading at $45,724 on the daily chart: TradingView.com

Similarly, House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) welcomed the SEC’s action, viewing it as a positive shift towards clearer rules.

The action represents a “significant improvement” from the SEC’s prior approach of regulation by enforcement, he remarked, hinting at the agency’s past history of cracking down on crypto through targeted enforcement actions.

Image: Bitcoinsensus

SEC’s Internal Struggle Fuels Crypto Debate

Adding intrigue to the saga is the SEC’s own internal struggle. Despite approving the ETFs, Chair Gary Gensler, a known crypto skeptic, remains cautious. He highlighted the legal constraints imposed by a recent court ruling as the primary driver behind the decision, underscoring his personal concerns about bitcoin’s volatility and potential role in illicit activities.

Gary Gensler, SEC chair. Image credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg
Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Reach 8 Billion People After ETF Nod? Tron Founder Thinks So

This pivotal moment in US crypto regulation raises critical questions. How can we foster innovation while safeguarding consumers? What role should government agencies play in overseeing emerging financial products? And where does the crypto market head from here?

While the answers remain hazy, one thing is clear: the battle lines are drawn. Investors, lawmakers, and regulators will continue to grapple with these complex issues as the digital asset landscape evolves at breakneck speed.

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