SEC Chairman Acknowledges Bitcoin Whitepaper Anniversary, Emphasizes Continued Regulation

According to Odaily, in an interview broadcast on October 22 by Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler acknowledged the 16th anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper, referring to it as a 'sweet sixteen.' The Bitcoin whitepaper was originally published on October 31, 2008. Despite the milestone, Gensler emphasized that the SEC will persist in its approach to considering the risks digital assets pose to investors and maintaining 'enforcement regulation.' Gensler stated, 'For ninety years, we have benefited from strong laws enacted by Congress and rules established by various agencies to help facilitate markets—protecting investors, promoting capital formation, and ensuring fair markets. This is what we will continue to do.'