BlockBeats news: On January 13, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that whether the U.S. will seize the Bitcoin assets allegedly held by Venezuela "remains to be seen." In an interview with Fox Business, he responded that the claim that Venezuela may hold up to $6 billion (approximately 60,000 BTC) has not been verified by multiple blockchain analysts, and any related actions will be decided by other government departments, with the SEC not being involved in the process. (Cointelegraph)
SEC Chair Says Seizure of Venezuela's Alleged Bitcoin Holdings "Remains to Be Seen"
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SEC news: On January 13, 2026, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that the U.S. government's seizure of Venezuela's alleged Bitcoin assets remains uncertain. Speaking on Fox Business, he noted that claims of up to $6 billion (60,000 BTC) have not been verified. He added that the SEC is not involved in the matter, with decisions being left to other agencies. Bitcoin news continues to attract regulatory attention.
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