Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is at the centre of mounting speculation that he will step down in the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. The political transition has reignited debates about Gensler’s controversial tenure, particularly his hardline stance on cryptocurrency regulation,
Eighteen Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of overstepping its authority in regulating the $3 trillion crypto industry. They argue that, as a result of the SEC’s enforcement tactics, their rights to manage economic policies are being infringed. Furthermore, the
A change in leadership, especially a nationwide one can instigate a wave of changes. With new presidential terms incoming in the USA, its leading crypto regulator, the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) is also expected to undergo a leadership change. This is in accordance with Donald Trump’s promise to fire
The U.S. digital asset sector has faced mounting costs exceeding $400 million in dealing with enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Chair Gary Gensler. The Blockchain Association highlighted this figure, compiled and released in partnership with global markets research firm HarrisX, on Thursday, emphasizing the
In a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla advised Coinbase to either drop or significantly revise its efforts to subpoena U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s personal communications. The hearing was convened following the SEC’s request to block Coinbase’s subpoena, which south access to Gensler’s
In a historic move, the United States House of Representatives approved H.R.4763, known as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, on May 22. The bill, aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, passed with a significant majority in a 279 to 136 vote. This
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s recent remarks regarding the classification of Ethereum have sparked a flurry of responses within the crypto community. While Gensler refrained from directly addressing whether Ethereum should be classified as a security or a commodity, he commented on investor protection and regulatory concerns.
A number of Republican senators hold Gary Gensler, chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in contempt for making inaccurate claims in the agency’s case against the cryptocurrency firm DEBT Box. In a letter sent to Gensler on Wednesday, Senators Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming), Bill Hagerty (Tennessee), Katie Boyd Britt (Alabama),
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has expressed a cautiously optimistic perspective regarding the potential revival of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. Gensler’s remarks came during a discussion at DC Fintech Week, where he underlined that a reinvigorated FTX could succeed if its new leadership operates with a
In a significant address to the US Senate Appropriations Committee, SEC Chair Gary Gensler passionately emphasized the urgent need for increased financial support to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, which he referred to as the “Wild West.” The Chairman stressed the importance of protecting investors from potential risks arising due to
