Gemini Refuses to Hire MIT Graduates Due to Gary Gensler’s Role
Gemini halts hiring MIT graduates until Gary Gensler is removed as an instructor, citing his controversial SEC leadership.
SEC Revokes Crypto Accounting Rule Following Presidential Transition
While crypto advocates cheer the SEC’s decision, skeptics like Jacob King warn that the industry’s shift toward bank custody contradicts Bitcoin’s original vision of decentralization.
Gensler’s SEC Exit Shocks Market: Crypto-Friendly Era on Horizon?
By Bena Ilyas
Gensler’s SEC tenure saw 18% of complaints tied to crypto violations, impacting Binance, Coinbase, and others.
Congressman Tom Emmer Appointed as Vice Chair of Digital Assets Subcommittee, Promises America Will Guide Crypto Future
By Tolu Ajiboye
Emmer is a pro-crypto Congressman who now joins Bryan Steil as part of the subcommittee’s leadership to oversee crypto regulation in the US.
Bitcoin is ‘Highly Speculative’ But Different From Other Tokens, Gensler Says in Exit Interview
By Bena Ilyas
“Bitcoin is a highly speculative, volatile asset. But with 7 billion people around the globe, 7 billion people want to trade it just like we do have gold for 10,000 years,” said Gensler.
Ripple CLO Says Caroline Crenshaw Is Bigger Problem for Crypto than SEC Chair Gary Gensler
As time winds down for the Senate Banking Committee to decide Crenshaw’s future, the stakes are high.
Donald Trump to Announce New SEC Chair ‘as Soon as Tomorrow’
By Bena Ilyas
Paul Atkins, known for his pro-innovation stance, is the frontrunner to become the next SEC Chair.
Brian Armstrong Accuses Warren and Gensler of Crypto Crackdown, Links Actions to Harris’s Election Loss
Brian Armstrong accused SEC’s Gensler and Senator Warren of undermining crypto, fueling debanking issues, and impacting the 2024 election.
Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins Considered Leading Candidate to Replace Gensler
Atkins’ potential appointment as SEC Chair comes amid growing speculation that Trump’s administration might move the regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies away from the SEC and to the CFTC.
Ripple CLO Takes on SEC Over Record Fines: ‘Not a Measure of Success’
Amid the ongoing regulatory tensions, Ripple continues to expand its influence within the financial technology space.
John Deaton Challenges Gary Gensler’s Ties with Sam Bankman-Fried
By Bena Ilyas
John Deaton has consistently criticized the SEC, advocating for regulatory changes in the crypto sector.
XRP Surges 25% amid SEC Leadership Change and ETF Optimism
During the time of Gensler, the SEC was generally perceived as being hostile to the crypto industry.
18 States Sue US SEC on Crypto Market Overreach
Eighteen US state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against US SEC Chair Gary Gensler while claiming the SEC’s broader crackdown violates federalism principles.
Ripple-backed XRP Gains Over 46% Fueled by Rising Whale Activity and Inevitable Ouster of US SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Ripple Labs has made strategic moves in the recent past to strengthen the mainstream adoption of XRP despite the legal hurdles emanating from the US SEC.
Trump Admin Prepares for Pro-Crypto Government, Plans to Ease Regulations
By Tolu Ajiboye
Trump is reportedly considering several key officials to help with crypto regulation and ease rules, in support of the sector.