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In <a href="https://www.sec.gov/news/speech/gensler-sec-speaks-090822" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">prepared </a><a href="https://www.sec.gov/news/speech/gensler-sec-speaks-090822">remarks</a> delivered at the Practising Law Institute’s “SEC Speaks” program on Sept. 8, Chair Gensler emphasized and reiterated his long-standing position that the vast majority of cryptocurrency tokens are securities, and he noted that “only a small number of tokens, even though they may represent a significant portion of the crypto market’s aggregate value” may qualify as “crypto non-security tokens.” Gensler’s remarks are in line with the position he has historically promoted and are consistent with increased crypto-related enforcement actions by the Commission.

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Robert A. Musiala Jr.

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Michelle  N. Tanney

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Veronica Reynolds

Joanna F. Wasick

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Kevin R. Edgar

SEC Chair Stands Firm: ‘Vast Majority’ of Cryptocurrency Tokens Are Securities