In a Bloomberg interview, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Bitcoin is distinct from most other tokens and called the rest “highly speculative.” His remarks reinforce regulatory caution that could shape listings, custody and institutional interest.

Gary Gensler, SEC Chair, highlights risks cryptocurrencies pose to financial systems, focusing on altcoin trading and market manipulation. He discusses institutional adoption of XRP Ledger and Grayscale's Ether staking plans amid regulatory talks.