Thu, May 09, 2024 at 12:03

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello Annie.

  • Today's news is about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler's recent comments on the crypto sector.

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• Annie

  • Oh, really?

  • What did he say?😮

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Gensler expressed concern that American crypto investors aren't receiving enough information about most digital assets.

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  • He believes a significant portion of the crypto sector is non-compliant with securities laws.

• Annie

  • Hmm...That sounds serious.😕 So, what's the SEC planning to do about it?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The SEC recently sent a Wells Notice to Robinhood's crypto arm, indicating that they're planning to pursue legal action against them.

• Annie

  • Oh no!😱 That's not good news for Robinhood, is it?

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  Kang-hoon

  • Indeed, it isn't.

  • Robinhood's CEO, Vlad Tenev, expressed his dissatisfaction with the SEC's planned action, stating that it represents a regulatory onslaught harmful to American companies and consumers.

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• Annie

  • Wow!😯 That's quite a strong statement.

  • But what about Ethereum?

  • Is it considered a security or a commodity?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Gensler avoided answering that question directly.

  • Instead, he emphasized the need to protect American investors who he believes aren't getting their required or needed disclosures.

• Annie

  • I see.😌 So, is this news good or bad for the market?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • In my view, this news is not favorable.

  • The SEC's potential legal action against Robinhood could lead to increased scrutiny of the crypto sector, possibly affecting investor confidence and market stability.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😱Bearish.