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Policy shift in Washington: New SEC chairman Paul Atkins finally confirmed that Ethereum (ETH) is NOT a security.
Kurswechsel in Washington: Der neue SEC-Chef Paul Atkins hat jetzt letztendlich bestätigt, dass auch das Proof-of-Stake-basierte Ethereum (ETH) kein Wertpapier ist.

Während der Biden-Regierung wollte sich der damalige SEC-Vorsitzende Gary Gensler außer bei Bitcoin (ist ein Commodity-Gut) nie konkret festlegen.

Die Einstufung hat einige signifikante Auswirkungen, vor allem was den Handel der Kryptowährungen betrifft. Wäre eine Kryptowährung tatsächlich ein Wertpapier, würde es viel schwieriger sein, damit Handel zu betreiben. Das würde Krypto-Börsen in Bedrängnis versetzen, sich der SEC-Aufsicht zu unterwerfen, sich um SEC-Lizenzen bewerben zu müssen, noch mehr Regulierungen zu befolgen etc. Auch die Firmen und Startups, die Kryptoprojekte betreiben, würden in Schwierigkeiten gelangen. Im Endeffekt würde der regulatorische Aufwand explodieren. Für viele FinTech-Startups (auch für hive) wäre das ein totaler Overkill.

Die jetzige Einstufung von Ethereum schafft nicht nur Klarheit, sondern deutet auch auf einen kryptofreundlicheren Kurs der Trump-Administration hin, und hat auch Auswirkungen auf andere Kryptowährungen, die jetzt auch eher nicht als Security eingestuft werden, wobei die SEC sicherlich jedes Projekt im Detail begutachten wird.

Dass die SEC den Kryptobörsen und der FinTech-Branche große Steine in den Weg legen wird, ist mit dieser Entscheidung unwahrscheinlicher geworden. Erfreuliche Entwicklung.

Was sagt ihr zum Kurswechsel der SEC? Wie wird sich das auf Ethereum auswirken? Kann Ethereum jetzt wieder zulegen?

## SEC declares ETH 2.0 is not a security

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https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1947326898247188961

## SEC Chair Confirms Ethereum Not a Security as Firms Boost Holdings

https://coincentral.com/sec-chair-confirms-ethereum-not-a-security-as-firms-boost-holdings/

## English

The new SEC chief Paul Atkins has now finally confirmed that even the proof-of-stake-based Ethereum (ETH) is not a security.

During the Biden administration, the then SEC chairman Gary Gensler never wanted to commit himself specifically on the status of cryptocurrencies, except in the case of Bitcoin (which was declared a commodity).

The classification has some significant implications, especially with regard to cryptocurrency trading. If a cryptocurrency were actually a security, it would be much more difficult to trade it. This would put crypto exchanges in a difficult position, forcing them to submit to SEC oversight, apply for SEC licenses, comply with even more regulations, etc. Companies and startups operating crypto projects would also find themselves in trouble. Ultimately, the regulatory burden would explode. For many FinTech startups (including hive), this would be total overkill.

The current classification of Ethereum not only provides clarity, but also points to a more crypto-friendly course by the Trump administration, and also has implications for other cryptocurrencies, which are now also unlikely to be classified as securities, although the SEC will certainly examine each project in detail.

This decision makes it less likely that the SEC will put major obstacles in the way of crypto exchanges and the FinTech industry as a whole. A welcome development.

What do you think about the SEC's change of course? How will this affect Ethereum? Can Ethereum now gain ground again?
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@borsengelaber ·
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Ist für den Kryptomarkt sicherlich gut, auch wenn ich nicht so ganz sehe wie man zu der Einschätzung kommt. BTC als Commodity verstehe ich. 
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@davideownzall ·
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This should pump eth even more, we should ask sec to look into hive too then🤣

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Let's hope that there begins to be a more homogeneous criterion in the world.
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@hatdogsensei ·
I think this news gives opportunity to ETH to rise up once again

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i dont really fully understand but it seems like a good news.
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@salfet ·
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I think Eth will pass 4k easily
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@stayoutoftherz ·
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Vermutlich ist das der Grund für den kürzlichen Anstieg von ETH. Insider wussten sicher schon vorher von der Entscheidung, wie so oft. Jetzt, wo die Nachricht draußen ist, steigt ETH nicht mehr weiter, typisch.
Aber grundsätzlich eine sehr positive Entwicklung für Krypto!
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@takhar ·
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I also think it's good for the space generally. More clarity means more reasons for those not already here to jump onboard with less uncertainty. 
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@venapboyz ·
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Well, as it stands, I think it's a pretty positive change for the direction of cryptocurrencies. The less regulations and institutions intervene in cryptocurrencies, the more favorable it will be for free trade. Hedge funds, and as you said, startups, will need fewer regulations and oversights to operate.

I think the same thing should be declared and encouraged for other assets, such as XRP, DOT, etc.

Very interesting news, I really didn't know about it.
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