Gensler Sticks to His Guns: Proof-of-Stake Tokens Could Be Securities – Ethereum in Trouble?
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has once again indicated that tokens using staking mechanisms could be considered securities under US law. During an open meeting of the SEC on Wednesday, Gensler rep...
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During an open meeting of the SEC on Wednesday, Gensler reportedly said that Proof-of-Stake (PoS) tokens can be considered securities because investors anticipate a return when they purchase them. ...
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