Gary Gensler

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Mason Webb/CoinDesk)
Gary Gensler: The Crypto Lightning Rod Who Runs the SEC
No regulator or law enforcement official had as much influence on crypto this year. But is the SEC chair singled out too much by critics?
SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Mason Webb/CoinDesk)

Cathie Wood Speculates About SEC's Prior Rejections of Spot ETF Applications
Cathie Wood Speculates About SEC's Prior Rejections of Spot ETF Applications
"The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host Laura Shin discusses the latest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's convicti...
Cathie Wood Speculates About SEC's Prior Rejections of Spot ETF Applications

SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Cathie Wood Speculates Gary Gensler's Political Ambitions Are Affecting Spot BTC ETF Judgement
The ARK Invest founder and CEO remains bullish and said the crypto market opportunity could scale to $25 trillion by 2030.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

SEC Said to Open Talks with Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETF; FTX's FTT Token Jumps on Gensler Comments
SEC Said to Open Talks with Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETF; FTX's FTT Token Jumps on Gensler Comments
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Polygon Labs' new grant program for developers, SEC chair Gary Gensler's recen...
SEC Said to Open Talks with Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETF; FTX's FTT Token Jumps on Gensler Comments

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
FTX's FTT Token Jumps 90% on Gensler Comments
"Do it within the law," Gensler said in relation to reports of buyers emerging for the failed crypto exchange.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
A Tale of 2 SEC Commissioners
While SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has proven constructive and shown a willingness to improve regulatory shortcomings, Chairman Gary Gensler has been anything but.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
SEC’s Gensler Won’t Say What’s Next With Bitcoin ETFs After Grayscale Loss
The agency chairman also declined to give any indications on timing or the order applications might be considered.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Securities and Exchange Commission logo (CoinDesk)
Coinbase Says SEC Is Attempting to ‘Redefine Definition of an Investment Contract’
Coinbase argues in a new filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission is attempting to control all investment activity and define its own regulatory ambit.
Securities and Exchange Commission logo (CoinDesk)

SEC Chair Gensler's D.C. Hearing Was 'Frustrating,' Lacked Transparency: Former SEC Enforcement Lawyer
SEC Chair Gensler's D.C. Hearing Was 'Frustrating,' Lacked Transparency: Former SEC Enforcement Lawyer
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony before House lawmakers on...
SEC Chair Gensler's D.C. Hearing Was 'Frustrating,' Lacked Transparency: Former SEC Enforcement Lawyer

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony.  (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)
SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony.  (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)