Yesterday’s incident infuriated US politicians, as the financial world is anxiously awaiting the decision on the Bitcoin Spot ETF. Two senators, J.D. Vance and Thom Tillis wrote an official letter to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler regarding this issue.
The letter stated that the incident was unacceptable and asked Gensler to clarify the issue within two weeks, using the following language:
“These developments raise serious concerns about the Commission’s internal cybersecurity measures and run counter to the Commission’s tripartite mission to ensure fair, orderly and efficient markets to protect investors.”
“Did someone from the inside do it? Will payment be made?
In their letter, Vance and Tillis asked the SEC chairman to answer six questions, including elements of uncertainty surrounding the incident, which had a huge impact on social media. Both senators asked Gensler to respond to the letter by January 23.
Among the questions asked were whether Gensler would compensate for the financial losses caused by this incident, whether this incident changed the preliminary decision announcement date of the Bitcoin ETF, whether the hack attack was internal to the company and whether it was carried out by a relevant person.
In its statement at night, the SEC stated that it had launched an investigation into the hacking incident and that it would work together with US law enforcement on this issue.
