
Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stands as the only cryptocurrency he would deem a commodity, considering others to be a security.
What Happened: In an interview with CNBC on June 27, Gensler provided his insights on Bitcoin’s classification as a commodity as compared to a security. As reported by MarketWatch, Gensler has previously stated “Many of these tokens…the investing public is hoping for a return just like when they invest in other financial assets we call securities, Many of these financial assets, crypto financial assets have the key attributes of a security.”