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Bitcoin’s 16th Anniversary: Gary Gensler Talks Crypto Risks

Bitcoin’s 16th Anniversary: Gary Gensler Talks Crypto Risks

CoinEdition2024/10/22 16:00
By: Ikemefula Aruogu
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The Bitcoin Whitepaper will turn 16 on October 31, 2024. SEC Chair Gary Gensler has wished Bitcoin a Happy Sweet Sixteen. Crypto stakeholders disagree with Gensler’s regulatory approach and ask him to resign.
  • The Bitcoin Whitepaper will turn 16 on October 31, 2024.
  • SEC Chair Gary Gensler has wished Bitcoin a Happy Sweet Sixteen.
  • Crypto stakeholders disagree with Gensler’s regulatory approach and ask him to resign.

October 31, 2024, marks 16 years since an anonymous individual, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto, published the Bitcoin Whitepaper. SEC Chair Gary Gensler wished the cryptocurrency a “Happy Sweet Sixteen” during an interview with Bloomberg , where he discussed regulatory issues across various aspects of the blockchain industry.

Gensler pointed out that this Halloween will mark the 16th anniversary of the Bitcoin Whitepaper, originally published on October 31, 2008. This document is considered by many to be the most significant influence in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world.

Gary Gensler Reflects on Bitcoin and Crypto Regulations

During the interview, Gensler emphasized that decentralized ledger technology (DLT) and security laws can coexist. He raised concerns about investor safety, explaining that, like in other markets, crypto investors deserve to understand the risks associated with their investments.

Read also : Bitcoin Whitepaper Re-Uploaded After Craig Wright Loses Satoshi Nakamoto Claims

Gensler told Bloomberg journalists that he and his team have seen challenges in the crypto space where many people have lost money. He highlighted the lack of fundamental disclosure by projects as a common occurrence in the industry, associating it with investment contracts and schemes where users have lost funds.

Gensler’s remarks explain the reasoning behind the SEC’s ongoing scrutiny of cryptocurrency firms. Major players like Binance, Ripple Labs, and Coinbase have come under intense SEC investigation, with several cases pending resolution in court.

Read also : Donald Trump Promises To Fire Gary Gensler as SEC Chair On Day One

Meanwhile, several prominent members of the crypto community have voiced their criticism of Gensler’s regulatory approach. Notable figures such as Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci have been outspoken in their opposition. Last month, Scaramucci called for Gensler’s resignation, posting on X (formerly Twitter) in response to Cuban’s criticism of what he described as “ regulation by litigation .”

It is worth noting that both Cuban and Scaramucci are strong supporters of Kamala Harris. They are also active in the “Crypto for Harris” advocacy group, which was created to support Harris’ presidential campaign and push back against Donald Trump’s growing interest in the crypto industry.

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