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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

Will $ETH Finally Get Status Clarity Under A Donald Trump Government?

Ethereum is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, but unlike Bitcoin and even co-altcoin $XRP, its status as a non-security has yet to be officially confirmed. (Credit: IBTimes US)

KEY POINTS

  • Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse urged Trump to help provide clarity regarding Ether's non-security status
  • Gary Gensler repeatedly refused to provide clarity on $ETH's status as a security or a commodity, even under oath
  • Trump has only talked about Bitcoin, but has also expressed support for the broader crypto space

Celebrations over Donald Trump's victory are still underway in the cryptocurrency community, but one of the biggest issues in the industry has yet to be resolved: is Ethereum (ETH) a commodity or a security?

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