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5 lowlights of Gary Gensler's evasive testimony before Congress
28.9.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission chief was asked whether the purchase of Pokemon trading cards is a security transaction and whether Bitcoin is a commodity
SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
27.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony on Wednesday, declining to answer the industry's most urgent questions while arguing that digital assets companies have been dangerously careless...
SEC's Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing
27.9.2023
The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022
SEC's Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer
27.9.2023
During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler's Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator
Gary Gensler avoids questions about XRP lawsuit
27.9.2023
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, has recently refused to comment on questions pertaining to the XRP lawsuit. He has said that while he would be happy to talk about the work done by the SEC, he would restrain from talking about any matter that is still in...
Gensler testimony - crypto enforcement actions driven by “wide-ranging noncompliance”
27.9.2023
SEC chair Gary Gensler is set to highlight a new focus on AI, predictive data analytics and the cryptocurrency sector before the U.S. financial services committee
U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should listen to the courts and give up its efforts to block exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding bitcoins, a bipartisan group of lawmakers argued in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens
26.9.2023
Ethereum Co-Founder Insists ETH Is a Commodity Amid SEC Crackdown on Crypto Securities
18.9.2023
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin says he stands by his conviction that ether is a commodity despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, trying to assert authority over all crypto tokens, except bitcoin. “I anticipate that, with previous...
SEC Chair Gensler: Crypto Industry Plagued by Misconduct and Legal Challenges
14.9.2023
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has once again expressed concerns about the prevalence of compliance issues and misconduct in the crypto space.
During a recent conference hosted by Better Markets, Gensler acknowledged that while not all tokens can...
Shrapnel Web3 shooter won't let US users cash out, thanks to Gensler
14.9.2023
As soon as a gamer cashes out an in-game asset, they realize monetary value, which is where the problem with the SEC comes in, a Shrapnel executive told Cointelegraph
SEC Chair: Crypto Is a Field Rife With Fraud, Abuse, Misconduct — ‘It’s Daunting’
14.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Banking Committee, stating that crypto is “a field which is rife with fraud, abuse, and misconduct.” He also stated that the securities regulator is still reviewing applications for spot bitcoin...
Gary Gensler confirms SEC’s use of AI for financial surveillance
12.9.2023
The chair’s comments came in response to a query from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto during a Senate oversight hearing
SEC's Gensler Remains Resolute in Push for Crypto Regulation Ahead of Senate Committee Appearance
12.9.2023
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler aims to reiterate his stance that many cryptocurrencies should fall under the agency's regulatory purview when appearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
In his prepared testimony released on Monday, Gensler claimed that the industry...
Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto
12.9.2023
While U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler was in the hot seat at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, the most important crypto sentiments may have come from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who tarred much of the industry as dangerous fraudsters
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Market Cap Plummets, Gensler Expresses Concerns, and Luno Restricts UK Investments
12.9.2023
As Bitcoin faces tumultuous waters, trading at $25,187 with a 2.16% decrease on Tuesday, the broader cryptocurrency landscape also experiences significant shifts.
The entire cryptocurrency market capitalization has plummeted below the $1 trillion threshold, largely influenced by major...
SEC's Gary Gensler to hold firm on crypto enforcement in Senate hearing
12.9.2023
Despite his agency suffering a slew of losses in the courts, Gensler is sticking to his guns at the Senate Banking Committee hearing
Defiant Gensler Returns to Crypto Grievances Ahead of Senate Testimony
11.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is doubling down on his crypto objections in his first remarks following the second recent court setback in his agency’s sweeping legal fight with the industry
SEC’s Gensler Should Be Focus of More Hearings on Treatment of Crypto: U.S. Senator
7.9.2023
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) previewed the lawmaker ire in store for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler as Congress returns from its summer break, with Hagerty accusing the regulator of stomping on crypto innovation during a speech on Thursday
Ripple Labs chair slams Biden, Gensler for having ‘screwed up’ on crypto
7.9.2023
Ripple Labs chair Chris Larsen commented on the recent cases involving Ripple, Grayscale, and the SEC, arguing it is time for Congress to take the lead on crypto policy