Kevin O’Leary Champions Hedera HBAR and Regulatory Clarity at Consensus 2025

At Consensus 2025, Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures, emphasized that regulatory uncertainty remains the biggest obstacle to institutional crypto adoption. "Without clear rules," he stated, "pension funds and sovereign wealth funds won’t commit trillions to digital assets."

O’Leary shared his own regulatory hurdles, including receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC over debt tokenization discussions. However, the agency’s recent leadership shift has led to dropped enforcement actions previously pursued under former Chair Gary Gensler.

The Shark Tank star specifically endorsed Hedera HBAR, forecasting significant capital inflows once regulatory clarity is achieved. His remarks highlight a broader industry view: precise frameworks—not price speculation—will drive crypto’s next growth wave.