Gary Gensler resigns as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) January The 20th marks the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
However, Gensler still expressed concern that further steps need to be taken to regulate the cryptocurrency market, particularly altcoins and intermediaries.
in Bloomberg TV interview He stressed on Wednesday (January 8) that everyday investors still do not receive adequate disclosure from digital asset companies, saying the world of cryptocurrencies is “infested with bad actors.” He emphasized the need for regulatory oversight to protect investors from fraud and misinformation.
Mr. Gensler's tenure has been marked by aggressive enforcement actions against numerous virtual currency entities, including: coinbase global and ripple lab. Since taking office in 2021, he has overseen approximately 100 enforcement actions related to cryptocurrencies.
Gensler's predecessor, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, focused 80 enforcement actions on token issuers from 2017 to 2020, but Gensler's approach has focused on compliance with securities laws regarding registration and disclosure. They often targeted market intermediaries who failed to do so.
Meanwhile, Trump nominated paul atkinsGensler was replaced by a former SEC commissioner known for his support for cryptocurrencies. This transition is expected to result in a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets and potentially reduce enforcement actions against the industry. This contrasts with Mr. Gensler's stricter regulatory approach.
In his remarks, Gensler expressed concern that many existing crypto projects are unlikely to survive, compared to venture capital investments, which have a high failure rate.
Despite criticism from the crypto community that classifying most crypto assets as securities stifles innovation, Gensler defended his record in an interview. He argued that the SEC's actions are necessary to maintain market integrity and investor protection.
“I have never seen an area so focused on fundamentals and so wrapped up in sentiment,” he said, underscoring his belief that regulatory clarity is essential to the future of the crypto industry. .
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