Tag Archives: Gary Gensler

The SEC has been asking prospective issuers to give well-detailed descriptions of their various spot Bitcoin ETF products. It appears that from here onwards,  there’s no going back on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This follows after a recent Reuters report claimed that talks between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the asset manager applicants of the said ETFs have entered into a crucial stage. Anticipation Enters Top...

The Republican presidential debate discussed several issues including regulation to protect the sector as well as safeguarding crypto users. The Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Wednesday, delved into cryptocurrency policies and regulation. Vivek Ramaswamy, who stood out for integrating crypto into his campaign, did not hesitate to address the industry’s challenges. In response to a query about his crypto policy, Ramaswamy referenced the recent legal turmoil...

Republicans had hoped to get US crypto legislation through the House in 2023. However, now 2024 seems to be a more likely period. The introduction of comprehensive regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies in the United States has taken an unexpected turn, with lawmakers now eyeing 2024 as the prospective timeline for House approval of the bill. After months of waiting for the potential green light on two proposed regulations aimed at policing stablecoin issuers and the entire crypto...

As a Democratic-affiliated SEC Commissioner, Gary Gensler has shifted his regulatory role to a politician seeking to be appointed as Treasury Secretary according to some Congressmen. The nomination of the 33rd Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler on April 17, 2021, was viewed as a huge relief in the crypto space. Nearly three years later, the former Goldman Sachs Investment banker has turned against the crypto in what seems like pleasing the...

Garlinghouse emphasized the need for the SEC to reassess its regulatory approach, moving away from a pattern of enforcement through lawsuits. During the just-concluded Ripple’s Swell conference in Dubai, the company’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his views regarding the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) role in protecting consumers against bad actors. In an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy, Garlinghouse stated that, in his opinion, the SEC has strayed from its...

With the amendment sailing through unopposed, Emmer emphasized the potential roles of other government bodies, such as the Department of Justice and the Treasury, in managing any possible misconduct within the crypto industry. United States Congressman Tom Emmer is advocating for a significant change that aims to limit the powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its dealings with the cryptocurrency industry. On Wednesday, November 8, Emmer proposed to amend the Financial...

The bill, if passed, will prevent undue government interference in the crypto sector, and also support self-custody wallets. A new crypto bill has been introduced to the United States Senate to give crypto holders more power over their assets. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the “Keep Your Coins Act” to the 118th Congress on Tuesday. The new bill aims to let crypto holders maintain full custody of their assets without the need for any middlemen or third parties, including cryptocurrency...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the agency would greenlight the reboot of the exchange if “Tom or anybody else” did it within the law. In an encouraging development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hinted at the possibility of approving the revival of the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange FTX, if the incoming leadership adheres strictly to regulatory guidelines. The revelation follows reports that former New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) president Tom Farley was among a...

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time the SEC and Chair Gensler have faced scrutiny from US politicians. In a surprising turn of events, United States Representative Tim Burchett has proposed an amendment that seeks to drastically reduce the salary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, to a mere $1 per year. This bold move is part of a broader effort to defund the SEC, as outlined in the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill....

To underscore the bullish sentiments, the performance of Bitcoin forks reflects the same optimism among investors. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has continued its steady ascent to the $30,000 mark. The digital currency climbed to $29,800 in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gains to over 11%. Bitcoin hit a 2023 peak price of $31,809 on July 13. However, it has struggled to reclaim its $30,000 level since July 24. In August, it further...