Gary Gensler

Regulation

Has the Biden Administration Lost the Plot on Crypto Regulation?

The White House and Congress have yet to offer policy clarity for the crypto industry. Their agenda isn't focused on innovation and growth.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 July 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: Federal Regulations Are Coming Into Focus

A lot happened in May on the regulatory front. We’re finally getting a view of what the Biden Administration may do about crypto.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 June 2021
DeFi

DeFi ‘Raises Challenges’ for Investors, Regulators, SEC’s Gensler Says

The regulator has suggested that a dedicated market regulator would offer some protection against fraud and manipulation.

News  ·  26 May 2021
Regulation

Gensler Says SEC Should Be ‘Ready to Bring Cases’ Involving Crypto

The SEC chair continued to highlight investor protection as he previewed the regulator’s cryptocurrency enforcement efforts.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2021
Federal Reserve

State of Crypto: Gary Gensler’s Regulatory Clarity Sounds Awfully Familiar

Gary Gensler said Congress should provide clarity around crypto exchange regulation. A 2020 bill sought to do just that.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2021
Regulation

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Recommends Congress Regulate Crypto Exchanges

“There’s really no protection around fraud or manipulation,” Gensler said in his first public hearing since taking the reins at the agency.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 May 2021
SEC

Senate Confirms Gary Gensler as Next SEC Chief

It’s official: Gary Gensler is the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after a 53-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. Gensler, who was nominated to the position by President Joe Biden in January, previously ran the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), overseeing the implementation of new regulations around derivatives […]

People  ·  14 April 2021
ICOs

SEC’s Peirce Updates Safe Harbor Proposal for Token Sales

The updated proposal adds a number of new reporting requirements for startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 April 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: It’s Time to Talk About NFTs and Intellectual Property Law

NFTs are all the rage right now, but buyers and sellers should be aware of the different regulatory frameworks that might govern these assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2021
SEC

Gensler Straddles Innovation and Enforcement in Senate Hearing

Gary Gensler was careful to strike a balance between emphasizing regulating suspicious behavior as well as encouraging new innovations.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021
Opinion

The Node: SEC Worried About Default Bitcoin ETFs

Gary Gensler could take charge of the SEC. Will he be open to more innovation, like bitcoin exchange-traded products?

People  ·  2 March 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: How Will the Government React to GameStop?

Also: Ripple filed its response to the SEC and a FinCEN official discusses the controversial counterparty rule in public for the first time.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2021
CoinFlash

Gary Gensler Confirmed as Joe Biden’s SEC Chair Pick

Gary Gensler has taught courses about blockchain at MIT.

News  ·  18 January 2021
SEC

What Crypto Can Expect From Gary Gensler at the SEC

A ex-CFTC official on how Biden's rumored pick to head the SEC might treat crypto-related issues.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 January 2021