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Honestly bitcoin not being a security has been one of the biggest mistakes the SEC has made over the past decade. They gave that guidance and are stuck with it now. But the argument for it being a commodity is pretty weak and being a security would be useful from a regulatory framework. I think it's pretty clear bitcoin needs as much or more regulation than a typical stock or bond and is a more likely source of fraud or problems than typical stocks or bonds are.


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