SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Gensler Says 'Stay Tuned' on U.S. SEC's Decision on ETH ETF

Summary

SEC Chair Gensler did not provide insight on the agency's decision regarding ether ETFs, stating that the SEC acts within the law and court interpretations. The SEC requested exchanges to refile their spot ether ETF applications with universal language and seems uncomfortable with the idea of ETF issuers staking assets. Gensler also reiterated opposition to the crypto bill passed by the House of Representatives and defended the agency's crypto accounting policy. He emphasized the need for token operators to make required disclosures and highlighted the consequences faced by leaders in the field.