'DeFi Will End Poorly' Without Protections: SEC Chair Gary Gensler

The SEC chair has once again compared the rise of DeFi to the Wild West, stressing that it needs better investor protection.

Gary Gensler Explains Why SEC Approves a Bitcoin Futures ETF

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has shared why the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to approve a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to trade on the NYSE.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler responds to concerns about first Bitcoin-linked ETF

In the same interview, Proshares CEO Simeon Hyman opined that regulated futures traded in a 40-act ETF will open the opportunity to get BTC exposure to a lot of folks who may have been waiting on the sidelines. SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Proshares CEO Simeon Hyman discussed the launch of the first Bitcoin-linked ETF in a CNBC breaking news segment on Tuesday.Proshares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, also known as BITO, is based on CME Bitcoin futures contracts.

'Misunderstood' Gary Gensler is 'actually pro-Bitcoin,' claims exec

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is often seen taking potshots at cryptocurrencies.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler actually is pro-Bitcoin, Vault Equity CEO argues

Vault recently received approval for an ETF that includes stocks in various crypto-related companies. The founder of Vault Equity believes that United States regulators have a fair reason to be slow in approving a pure Bitcoin (BTC)-related exchange-traded fund (ETF).Vault Equity CEO and founder Tad Park voiced support for the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the regulator’s unwillingness to approve an ETF that would track Bitcoin directly.In a Tuesday Fox Business interview, Park argued that SEC chair Gary Gensler “actually is pro-Bitcoin” but is also “a little bit misunderstood” regarding his perspective on crypto regulation in the USPark specifically referred to the SEC’s investor protection concerns, namely that crypto custody providers have yet to assure the commission that they can actually ensure proper asset protection: “I can say ‘I have a gold ETF or a Bitcoin ETF’ but I’m storing that gold in my basement.

SEC Will Not Follow China’s Blanket Ban on Bitcoin and Crypto Assets, Says Chairman Gary Gensler

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says his agency is not looking to pursue a China-style crackdown on crypto assets.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler: No Plan to Ban Crypto, It’s up to Congress

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says that the SEC has no plan to ban cryptocurrencies as China has done.

US won't Follow China’s Ban on Crypto and ‘Up to Congress’: SEC Chairman Gary Gensler

At a hearing held on Tuesday, Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, said that the United States will not follow China's ban on cryptocurrencies.

Gary Gensler: The SEC Has No Plans to Follow China and Ban Bitcoin

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler has stated that the financial regulator does not plan to ban crypto, but Congress could take harsher action.

Gensler confirms SEC won't ban crypto ... but Congress could

Representative Tom McHenry believes Gary Gensler’s SEC has disregarded standard practice when going after crypto. Gary Gensler, the head of the US The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed that his agency does not have the authority or intention to ban cryptocurrency.While responding to questions during an Oct.

SEC Chair Gensler: SEC Will Not ‘Ban’ Crypto

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated to Congress this week that the SEC has no plans to ‘ban’ cryptocurrencies.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Signals Potential Support for Futures-Based Bitcoin ETF

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler says he is open to exchange-trade funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin futures.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Looks Forward to Review of Bitcoin Futures ETF Filings

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, explains that some laws provide “significant investor protections” for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those seeking to invest in bitcoin futures.

Powers On… Don’t worry, Bitcoin’s adoption will not be stopped

 In a series of recent interviews and speeches, United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has called the cryptocurrencies market the Wild West due to its unregulated and allegedly fraud-filled atmosphere, predicting that the coins were doomed to fail.

Gary Gensler Reiterates US SEC’s Support for Bitcoin Futures ETFs

The US SEC sees Bitcoin Futures ETFs as an area of market that provides better protection for investors looking to get exposure to the cryptocurrency.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Issues Fresh Warning to Crypto Markets and Platforms Operating Outside Regulations: Report

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is issuing yet another warning to the crypto industry.

US SEC Names CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz as Incoming General Counsel

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced Dan Berkovitz as the next General Counsel for the agency to resume in November.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Will ‘Not End Well’ if It Stays Outside Regulations

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says that cryptocurrency “is not going to end well if it stays outside the regulatory space.” The SEC has been criticized for taking an enforcement-centric approach to regulating the crypto industry.

US Senator Slams SEC Chair Gary Gensler for Regulation-by-Enforcement Approach to Cryptocurrencies

A US Senator is slamming the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for his approach to regulating the digital asset space.

US Senator Calls on SEC Chairman to Provide Regulatory Clarity on Cryptocurrencies

A US senator has asked the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, to provide clear guidance on cryptocurrency regulation.

Finance Redefined: Layer-two growth and the SEC’s scrutiny, Sept. 19–23

Layer-two's surge to new heights, Bitcoin and DeFi EFT applications and Sushi's mistaken bug — all coming to you this week in Finance Redefined. Welcome to the latest edition of Cointelegraph’s decentralized finance, or DeFi, newsletter.In a week where DeFi’s parabolic growth continued, elsewhere, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler threatened to tackle stablecoins.What you’re about to read is the smaller version of this newsletter. For the full breakdown of DeFi’s developments over the last week — released a whole lot quicker than Cardano’s smart contracts — subscribe at the bottom of this page.Layer two’s defining the futureThis week, analytical data revealed that DeFi continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors of the crypto economy as evidenced by increases in the total value locked, or TVL, on protocols.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Calls Blockchain Technology a Global Catalyst for Change

US Securities and Exchange Commission head Gary Gensler says he believes the technology underlying cryptocurrencies is beneficial.

Brace For 'Really Volatile' 6-12 Months in Crypto Regulatory Sphere - Novogratz

ent regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry in the US in particular. He opined that any suggestion that Gary Gensler does not know what he is doing is simply wrong.“Gary [Gensler] is smart, there is absolutely no doubt about it,” Novogratz said, before he went on to state that...

Did The SEC’s Gary Gensler Threaten Crypto And DeFi In The WaPo Interview?

Come on, Gary Gensler didn’t threaten the industry.

Why the cryptocurrency industry just needs 'right type of regulations'

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has made investor protection his motto.

Mike Novogratz: Gary Gensler 'Wants to Be the Sheriff of Cryptoville'

Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz said it's clear that SEC Chair Gary Gensler is gunning for crypto—but it doesn't have to spell doom.

What Did The SEC’s G. Gensler Say To The WaPo About Stablecoins And Evergrande?

The Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, showed his cards.

Key Bitcoin options 'fear' indicator reflects traders' regulatory concerns

On Tuesday, SEC Chair Gary Gensler re-confirmed his plan to crack down on cryptocurrencies, and traders’ regulatory concerns are confirmed by this key Bitcoin futures and options indicator.

SEC Chair Gensler: Stablecoins Are Poker Chips at the Casino Gaming Tables

In a recent interview, SEC chair Gary Gensler on the cryptocurrency landscape, his thoughts on blockchain technology, and his approach to regulating the space.

SEC chair compares stablecoins to casino poker chips

"We’ve got a lot of casinos here in the Wild West, and the poker chip is these stablecoins at the casino gaming tables," said Gary Gensler. US Securities and Commission, or SEC, chair Gary Gensler has doubled down on his “Wild West” analogy for cryptocurrencies, calling stablecoins instruments for gambling at old-timey casinos. Speaking to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius on Tuesday, Gensler said most projects in the crypto space dealt with securities that fall under the regulatory purview of the SEC, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, was better suited for enforcement for others.

Gary Gensler: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Highly Speculative' Asset Class

Cryptocurrency needs to be regulated in order to protect “the stability of the system,” SEC chair Gary Gensler said.

Bitcoin bounces to $43K ahead of fresh crypto comments from SEC Chair Gensler

Attention is set to refocus on America following the Evergrande debacle as Gary Gensler talks to mainstream media. Bitcoin (BTC) bounced off $40,000 on Tuesday as attention returned to United States regulators.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp).

Law Decoded: US as an anatomical theater of crypto regulation, Sept. 13–20

Gary Gensler gets grilled on Capitol Hill as crypto looms large on national political agendas from Cuba to South Korea. Fall is traditionally the open season for United States financial regulators.

SEC Chair Gensler: ‘We Don’t Have Enough Investor Protection in Crypto Finance, Issuance, Trading, or Lending’

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, explained that there is not enough investor protection in cryptocurrency.

US Senator Warren Presses SEC to Address Crypto Exchange Outages, High Transaction Fees, Financial Inclusion

At the US Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren called on the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, to increase oversight of cryptocurrency.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Calls Digital Asset Market the ‘Wild West,’ Invites Crypto Platforms to a Dialogue

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler says that cryptocurrency investors are inadequately protected.

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Coinbase and Other Crypto Exchanges Must Register with Agency

After raising concerns over Coinbase’s lending product, US SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has once again reiterated that cryptocurrency exchanges should register with the commission.

SEC Chair Calls for Open Dialogue in Pursuit of a Regulated Crypto Market

Gary Gensler will call on crypto stakeholders to come and talk to the SEC at his hearing with the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday (Read More)

Why sticking it to Coinbase, Ripple isn't the best move from the SEC

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler visited the Aspen Institute for a conference this summer and made it clear that the rules were "awfully clear" on digital assets.

SEC Chair: Coinbase Lists 'Dozens of Tokens That Might Be Securities'

SEC Chair Gary Gensler took a new shot at Coinbase amid an ongoing dispute between the agency and the company.

Sen. Warren goes after Ethereum network fees in committee hearing

"High, unpredictable fees can make crypto trading really dangerous for people who aren’t rich," said Senator Warren. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, known by many as an outspoken cryptocurrency skeptic in the US government, criticized outages at exchanges and high transaction fees during periods of price volatility.In a Tuesday hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler, Warren claimed the crypto industry had fallen short on providing solutions for financial inclusion in the United States.

Slow to start: Crypto regulators lagging behind blockchain industry

Did a visit from the SEC’s Gensler with EU legislators signal a policy shift? Is US–European collaboration on crypto regulation coming soon? As if he didn’t have enough to do, Gary Gensler appeared before the European Parliament on Sept.

Crypto Won’t Last Long Without Regulation, Says SEC Boss Gary Gensler

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the crypto industry will have to embrace new regulations to stay relevant and survive.  Gary Gensler tells the Financial Times that like other forms of assets, cryptocurrencies should conform with public policies to protect investors, prevent illegal activities and maintain financial stability.

SEC boss tells EU Parliament crypto and fintech could be as disruptive ‘as the internet’

SEC chairman Gary Gensler promoted cooperation between Europe and The United States in seeking to regulate decentralized financial technologies. Gary Gensler, the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has appeared virtually before the European Parliament to share his policy recommendations regarding the regulation of crypto assets.Speaking to the Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on Sept.

'Highly Speculative' Cryptocurrencies Are 'Not Like a Laundromat Token': SEC Chair

Gary Gensler reiterated messaging that the cryptocurrency industry must fall in line with investor protections during a speech at the European Parliament. 

Crypto is too big to exist outside of public policies, warns SEC chair

SEC boss Gary Gensler believes crypto assets need to act within a public policy framework to survive over the long term. Crypto assets will not last long outside of a public policy framework because “finance is about trust,” warns Gary Gensler, the chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.Speaking to The Financial Times, Gensler stressed the need for a regulatory framework for crypto platforms for their own survival.

DeFi Is Not a New Concept and Is Misnamed As Decentralized - SEC Chair

Gary Gensler. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Bloomberg Markets and Finance Contrary to a popular belief, decentralized finance (DeFi) is “not really a new concept,” and also a misnomer, as DeFi platforms have “a fair amount of centralization” that includes governance mechanisms, fee models, as well as incentive systems, according to Gary Gensler, Chairman of the US Securities and

Bitcoin-Friendly Robinhood May Have to Abandon Main Revenue Stream

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler told Barron's the SEC could ban payment for order flow.

AdvisorShares Latest Firm to File for Bitcoin Futures ETF

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler this month suggested a Bitcoin futures ETF would have an easier time getting approved than a Bitcoin ETF.

SEC Chairman Says DeFi Projects ‘Have a Lot of Centralization,’ Warns They Won’t Reach Full Potential Outside Regulatory Laws

Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler is issuing a warning about the potential risks associated with the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.

US SEC Boss Gary Gensler Calls to Regulate DeFi Projects

The US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler is pushing to regulate the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.

SEC boss says DeFi platforms are ‘highly centralized’ and will need to register

SEC chairman Gary Gensler stated that many DeFi projects are “highly” centralized in certain aspects, as they are developed by a “core group of folks” who are incentivized to promote their platforms. Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission stated that DeFi is highly centralized in certain aspects and urged projects working in the sector to register with the SEC.

US May Regulate DeFi, El Salvador's Bitcoin Draft Regulations + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. Regulation news Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects may still fall under the jurisdiction of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the watchdog’s chairman Gary Gensler told The Wall Street Journal.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Wants To Regulate DeFi

Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler has argued that DeFi is not immune to regulation.

US lawmakers urge CFTC and SEC to form joint working group on digital assets

The letter seems to be applying political pressure for the two government agencies to act on their own rather than waiting for a bill requiring the creation of such a group to become law. Two members of the United States House of Representatives have petitioned the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission to work with participants in the crypto space for transparency and regulatory clarity.In a Monday tweet, Representative Glenn Thompson said he had submitted a letter with Representative Patrick McHenry to the CFTC and SEC, urging the agencies to "establish a joint working group on digital assets.” Thompson and McHenry requested SEC chair Gary Gensler and acting CFTC chair Rostin Behnam to “promote an active dialogue” between federal regulators and participants in the crypto market.“A working group on digital assets would enable both the SEC and CFTC to explore how to effectively use their current jurisdiction cooperatively,” said the letter.

Why this 'would be the biggest single event in the history of Bitcoin'

US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Gary Gensler gave what may be termed the strongest sign of support from the agency for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

What the SEC can learn from the German regulator

While people are waiting with bated breath on how the SEC will regulate the DeFi industry, Germany's BaFin has already found a way. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s chairperson Gary Gensler announced this month that the crypto industry should not escape the purview of the regulator.

Vaneck Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF Following SEC Chair’s BTC Futures Regulation Statements

Following a number of statements this week from the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Gary Gensler, wealth management firm Vaneck has filed for a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Legislative Priority Should Be on Crypto Trading, Lending and DeFi, Says SEC Chair Gary Gensler

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler agrees with Senator Elizabeth Warren that the cryptocurrency markets need more regulatory protections for investors.

SEC Chair Tells Senator Legislative Priority Should Center on Crypto Trading, Lending, Defi Platforms

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has written a letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren about crypto regulation.

VanEck takes new approach with SEC, files for Bitcoin Strategy ETF

SEC chair Gary Gensler recently hinted he would be more open to accepting ETFs based on crypto futures rather than through direct exposure. Asset manager VanEck is filing for a Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund after it unsuccessfully attempted to launch a similar fund four years ago. According to US Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC records, VanEck filed a prospectus for a Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund, or ETF, on Aug.

VanEck Files for Futures Bitcoin ETF After SEC Hints at Path to Approval

Last week, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said he looked forward to the Commission's review of "ETFs limited to these CME-traded Bitcoin futures.”

SEC Chairman Says Satoshi Nakamoto’s Innovation Is Real, Crypto Rules Are Clear

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says that Satoshi Nakamoto’s innovation is real.

CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz: US SEC Has No Authority Over Cryptocurrencies

The recent heated debate between the US SEC officials and the CFTC over who should police crypto tokens highlights the difficulty in applying existing regulations to the nascent sector.

Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls Were Rattled by SEC Chair Comments. Here’s Why

SEC Chair Gary Gensler hinted that he’d be more open to an ETF backed by Bitcoin futures, and not physical BTC.

SEC Chair Gensler Outlines Plans for Crypto Trading, Exchanges, Investor Protection, Bitcoin ETFs

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has outlined how the SEC plans to regulate the crypto industry.

What We’ve Learned About SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s Stance on Crypto

Gary Gensler has publicly opined about cryptocurrency a lot during the last few days.

SEC Chief Calls Out ‘Regulatory Gaps’ in Crypto Industry, Says Agency Needs Boost From Congress

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler says crypto investors need to be protected from fraud and is encouraging more legislative oversight over the nascent digital asset space.

Bitcoin hits $39K highs as SEC Chair comments give BTC price 2% boost

Gary Gensler fuels a BTC price rebound Wednesday, but unclaimed moving averages are causing a headache for traders on longer timeframes. Bitcoin (BTC) hit 24-hour highs later on Wednesday as fresh comments from the United States regulatory sphere boosted flagging price action.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp).

Mike Novogratz blasts US officials for poor grasp of crypto industry

The billionaire crypto proponent said politicians and regulators have a flawed understanding of crypto and its technological underpinnings. Amid the chorus of stringent crypto regulations among several United States leaders, proponents such as Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz look to counter anti-cryptocurrency sentiments circulating in Washington.Tweeting on Tuesday, Novogratz described crypto as the “future of our financial systems” while adding politicians and regulators ought to do their homework before devising policies to regulate the industry.Novogratz’s tweet was in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s remarks where the Senator from Massachusetts once again espoused anti-crypto sentiments, calling cryptocurrency “the wild west” of the US financial system.Senator Warren has been a vocal proponent of more stringent crypto regulatory policies, even querying officials such as Gary Gensler, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to come up with stricter rules for digital currencies.Speaking to the Aspen Security Forum on Tuesday, Gensler recognized the value proposition of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto assets, albeit stating that cryptocurrencies were “highly speculative stores of value.”As previously reported by Cointelegraph, Gensler has expressed the need for more robust crypto regulations in America.

Bitcoin 'Innovation Is Real' & 9 Other Key Takeaways From Speech By SEC Chair

This is a speech by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler before the Aspen Security Forum on August 3. ______ Top 10 key statements: Satoshi Nakamoto’s innovation is real.

Gary Gensler Wants Congress to Back the SEC in Regulating Crypto

SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants Congress to give his agency more powers to regulate the crypto industry.

'Nakamoto's innovation is real,' says SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Gary Gensler describes Satoshi Nakamoto as an important innovator in cryptography and that their "innovation spurred the development of crypto assets and the underlying blockchain technology." Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, believes that the blockchain revolution started by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 is more than just a fad, but a real value proposition for the future of the internet. In an interview with the Aspen Security Forum on Tuesday, Gesler talked about his role at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology teaching about the intersection of finance and technology: “[...] in that work I came to believe that though there was a lot of hype masquerading as reality in the crypto field, Nakamoto’s innovation is real.” SEC Chairman @GaryGensler on #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/jhqkbZrnob— Documenting Bitcoin (@DocumentingBTC) August 3, 2021 Gensler noted that, while some within the public sector wish that cryptocurrency would just go away, the technology likely has a big role to play in the future of finance.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Intrigued by Crypto, Urges for Better Investor Rules

Gary Gensler, the current Chairman of the SEC, believes the cryptocurrency industry needs to go under the scope of the Commission.

SEC Chairman’s Crypto ‘Intrigue’ Takes Back Seat to Consumer Protections

Despite teaching crypto courses at MIT, Gary Gensler, the chairman of the SEC, is concerned about the risks associated with unregulated crypto trading.

SEC Chair wants robust crypto regulatory regime for the US

America’s securities chief has crypto regulatory ambitions beyond ETFs and token offerings, which include markets like lending and DeFi. Gary Gensler, chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, is reportedly keen on bright-line regulations for the country’s crypto space.Gensler expressed the SEC’s desire to install safeguards for crypto investors in the US in a Bloomberg interview, stating, “If somebody wants to speculate, that’s their choice, but we have a role as a nation to protect those investors against fraud.”The SEC chairman identified seven crypto-related policy changes currently being examined by the Commission.

SEC Boss Gensler Hints that He Could Seek to Regulate DeFi

Garry Gensler. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Bloomberg Markets and Finance The US Securities and Exchange Commission chief Gary Gensler will not be a “cheerleader” for crypto, a new interview has revealed – and indicated that after tightening regulations on crypto exchanges, he may well turn his attention to policing the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). In a feature about

SEC Chairman Outlines Regulation of Crypto Assets Relating to Security-Based Swaps

The chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has clarified how cryptocurrencies falling under security-based swaps are regulated.

SEC Chairman says cryptocurrency falls under security-based swaps rules

More rules are coming for the cryptocurrency space, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, may soon issue new rules for the regulation and registration of security-based swaps, including cryptocurrency.In a speech to the American Bar Association Derivative and Futures Law Committee SEC Chairman Gary Gensler laid out the changes coming to security-based swaps over the next year.

SEC Chairman Hints at More Lawsuits Against Stock Token Issuers

SEC’s Gary Gensler is keeping a close eye on “stock tokens,” and says the Commission may bring more cases against companies that issue them.

Crypto Regulatory Moves in US & EU, Banks Help Binance's Competitors + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. ____ Regulation news In a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, US Senator Elizabeth Warren said she needed answers from Gensler by July 28 on the SEC’s authority to protect consumers

Sen. Warren queries SEC chair on lack of crypto investor protection

The former presidential candidate has written to the SEC chairman for answers about plans for crypto consumer protection protocols in the United States. Democratic Senator and former US presidential aspirant Elizabeth Warren has once again raised alarms about the current regulatory climate for crypto in the country.According to Reuters, Senator Warren has written to Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), demanding answers about the scope of the SEC's crypto oversight in the area of consumer protection.In a statement issued by Senator Warren, the chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Policy bemoaned the lack of protection for crypto investors against the activities of rogue actors, adding:"These regulatory gaps endanger consumers and investors and undermine the safety of our financial markets.

SEC Chair Gensler: Crypto Exchanges Need 'Protections' From Front-Running

Gary Gensler took aim at the practice of front running in crypto during a House of Representatives hearing.

US SEC wants to work with Congress to regulate crypto exchanges

SEC head Gary Gensler said that the authority spends only $325 million per year on tech, which is less than some industry players spend in two weeks. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to cooperate with Congress and other regulators to increase its oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges.Gary Gensler, the newly appointed chairman of the SEC, said that the commission is looking forward to working with fellow regulators and Congress to fill gaps in investor protection in crypto markets. The official announced the plans at a Wednesday hearing before the Financial Services and General Government subcommittee of the House of Representatives.Gensler said that the SEC needs to provide similar protections for crypto exchanges that an investor would get on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq:“If you placed an order on an app, and you said, 'Alright, I want to buy a stock,' there are rules that protect you that somebody won’t use your order and get ahead of you.

SEC’s Head Wants to 'Fill in the Gaps' in Crypto Investor Protection

Gary Gensler. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Bloomberg Markets and Finance Gary Gensler, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), told US lawmakers that he wants to work with other regulatory agencies and the Congress to “fill in the gaps of investor protection in these crypto markets,” indicating that the SEC may soon develop tighter regulations for the sector.

SEC Chair Gensler Says Cryptocurrency Exchanges Need More Regulation, Asks Congress to Weigh in

The new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, is pushing for more regulation around cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the need for investor protection in this area.

SEC Chair Gensler: We 'Should Be Ready' to Enforce Crypto Cases

SEC Chair Gary Gensler told the 2021 FINRA Conference, "We need rules of the road and a cop on the beat to protect everyday investors."

XRP Holders’ Petition To End SEC Lawsuit Meets Required Number of Signatures

XRP holders are petitioning the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head Gary Gensler to terminate the lawsuit against digital payments giant Ripple.

Many Crypto Assets Are Securities, Says New Head of SEC Gary Gensler

Newly appointed Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler is talking about regulating the nascent crypto sector.

New SEC Chairman Unveils Policies for Cryptocurrencies, Calls Bitcoin ‘Scarce Store of Value’

The new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has shared his view on how the SEC plans to regulate cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin.

XRP lawsuit: SEC accuses Ripple of 'selectively denying' access to 'Fair Notice' docs

While many in the community are expecting Ripple Labs and the SEC to come to a settlement soon thanks to the latter being led by "crypto-friendly" Gary Gensler, it would seem that the lawsuit itself i The post XRP lawsuit: SEC accuses Ripple of 'selectively denying' access to 'Fair Notice' docs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

BTC Is 'Speculative' Store of Value, 'A Lot' of Alts - Securities, Says SEC Chair + More News

Gary Gensler. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Bloomberg Markets and Finance Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. _____ Regulation news Bitcoin is a speculative and volatile store of value, Gary Gensler, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), told CNBC,

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Calls for Better Protection for Cryptocurrency Investors

After calling bitcoin a scarce, speculative store of value, the SEC's Chair urged for greater protection for cryptocurrency investors.

New US Regulatory Agency Possibly In The Works To Oversee Crypto Exchanges Directly

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, said Congress needs new regulatory frameworks for crypto exchanges.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Asks Congress to Regulate Crypto Exchanges

Gary Gensler, the chairman of the SEC, has urged US Congress to create a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges in the United States.

SEC chair hints at greater regulatory oversight for US crypto exchanges

Gary Gensler said a regulatory framework for digital assets from the SEC or CFTC "could instill great confidence" for investors.

SEC Chair: Congress Should Consider Regulating Crypto Exchanges

It was Gary Gensler's first appearance before the House Financial Services Committee as SEC Chairman.

SEC Lawsuit against Ripple Continues with Gary Gensler Taking The Lead

With Gary Gensler officially sworn in as the official Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), many XRP advocates are hoping that this may be an opportunity for the SEC and Ripple to revisit the basis of the lawsuit and to rediscuss it.

Here's Where You Can Watch the New SEC Chair's MIT Blockchain Course

Newly-appointed SEC Chair Gary Gensler previously taught an MIT course on blockchain—and you can watch it online, for free.

MIT Crypto Professor Gary Gensler Confirmed as New SEC Chairman

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now has a new chairman, Gary Gensler.