In the wake of Grayscale's (OTC:GBTC) landmark legal victory in its journey to launch the first U.S. ETF investing directly in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), industry leaders emphasized the paramount importance of investor protection.
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein and Wisdomtree Inc. (NYSE:WT) Chief Legal Officer Ryan Louvar noted the significance of safeguarding investors while navigating the evolving digital assets landscape.
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Sonnenshein commented on the ruling's implications during an interview with Bloomberg Television.
"The final operational procedures will be determined by the court's ultimate mandate," he said.
Sonnenshein further clarified the company remained uncertain about the final opinion until the conclusion of the 45-day period post-ruling.
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Sonnenshein expressed concerns over the SEC's previous grounds for denying such products, stating, "There really shouldn’t be any further grounds like the SEC has been relying on to continue denying these types of products from coming to market."
He added Grayscale had not received any communication from the SEC since the judgment.
Sonnenshein remained optimistic about the future of digital assets, asserting, "Crypto as an asset class is most certainly here to stay."
Wisdom Tree's Louvar echoed a similar sentiment of prioritizing investor protection.
"While we are closely monitoring the unfolding events, our primary commitment remains towards investor protection and responsible innovation. We are deeply engaged in meaningful and collaborative dialogues with regulators," he stated.
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