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.

Gary Gensler Confirmed as Chairman of the SEC ,What This Means for Crypto

Gary Gensler has been confirmed to the role of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

On Day of Coinbase Listing, SEC Chair Gary Gensler Takes the Helm

Gary Gensler has been approved by the Senate to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.

US Senate votes to confirm Gary Gensler as SEC chair

Gensler's confirmation comes almost three months after President Joe Biden first announced he was his pick for the SEC. Voting mostly along party lines, the US Senate confirmed the nomination of Gary Gensler to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. In a vote of 53-45 today, the Senate members confirmed the former chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.

New Petition Appeals to SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler to “End the Ripple Lawsuit”

A new petition filed by an XRP advocate has surfaced, demanding that Gary Gensler drop the Ripple lawsuit once he is confirmed as Chairman of the SEC.

Ripple community launches a new petition to 'stop the war' on XRP

Thomas Hodge, founder of Crypto and Policy recently launched a petition directed at Gary Gensler, the US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair nominee to "stop the war on XRP," or end the SEC lawsu The post Ripple community launches a new petition to 'stop the war' on XRP appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Petition Calls on New SEC Chairman to Drop Ripple Lawsuit and ‘End War on XRP’

A petition has been started calling on US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman-Designate Gary Gensler to end the lawsuit against Ripple Labs and its executives over XRP tokens.

New petition asks SEC chair nominee Gary Gensler to drop Ripple lawsuit

An XRP advocate started a petition to SEC chair nominee Gary Gensler, asking him to end the lawsuit against Ripple should he be confirmed as the new chair.

Former SEC Commissioner Says Incoming SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Withdraw Lawsuit against Ripple

Gary Gensler, who has been tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as chairman, is awaiting the Senate floor’s final vote.

Biden’s SEC Chair Pick Gary Gensler Reveals Policies on Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation

Gary Gensler, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has revealed his policies on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies if confirmed as the SEC chairman.

Bitcoin Recovers from Plunge Triggered by Confirmation Hearing for SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped after Gary Gensler said that it was a challenge for the SEC to keep cryptocurrency markets free of fraud.

SEC Nominee Gary Gensler’s Hearing: What’s Good and Bad for Bitcoin and the Crypto Industry

Gary Gensler thinks Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general are good, but the SEC need to prevent the bad practices associated with these technologies.

What Will Gary Gensler’s Confirmation to The Role of SEC Chair Mean for The Crypto Industry?

SEC chairman nominee Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Banking Committee as part of his confirmation hearing.

SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler: Crypto a 'Catalyst for Change'

Biden’s pick for SEC Chair spoke positively about cryptocurrencies during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Gensler sticks up for Bitcoin before Congress, but doesn't say much new

The Senate held its first hearing on Gary Gensler's nomination to chair the SEC today.

Schedule for SEC Case against Ripple Approved by Court, Hearing for SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler Set for March

A management plan and a scheduling order for the SEC case against Ripple Labs has officially been approved by the court.

SEC Will Approve Bitcoin ETF Under Gary Gensler, According to Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz – Here’s Why

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will green light a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the leadership of Gary Gensler.

Biden Names Allison Herren Lee Acting SEC Chair

Lee will serve as commissioner until Biden appointee Gary Gensler is confirmed.

Decentralization in the centers of power: Learn crypto from Biden's SEC chair pick, part 3/3

The next leader of the US securities regulator seems to be sympathetic to the mission of decentralization. This is the third article in a three-part series based on Gary Gensler's extensive prior public statements on crypto.

State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era

The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but a number of other names and issues remain outstanding.

Stimulus Checks and Gary Gensler: Is President-elect Joe Biden Long on Bitcoin and Altcoins?

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Biden Appointed SEC Chair Gary Gensler is not Going to Save Ripple's XRP Token

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is celebrating President-elect Joe Bidens Decision to appoint Gary Gensler to SEC chair—but this will not make the lawsuit against XRP go away.

New SEC Chair, Confiscated Bitcoin Miners, Trader vs. Banks + 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 Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, who is considered to be pro-crypto and blockchain-savvy, has been officially

Joe Biden Confirms Gary Gensler as US SEC Chair

President-elect Joe Biden has named Gary Gensler to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Gary Gensler Confirmed as Joe Biden’s SEC Chair Pick

Gary Gensler has taught courses about blockchain at MIT.

Biden team announces pick to lead SEC

Biden’s pick to run the SEC has some serious crypto and blockchain chops. President-elect Biden’s team recently unveiled additional folks it plans on nominating for various positions after the inauguration on Wednesday.  One key pick is Gary Gensler as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, according to a statement from Biden’s transition team on Monday.

Incoming SEC Chief: Fate of XRP Could Have Wider Impact on Crypto Industry

Gary Gensler, widely expected to be the next chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, believes Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC could have a wide-reaching impact on the crypto industry.

What Crypto Can Expect From Gary Gensler at the SEC

A ex-CFTC official on how Biden's putative pick for SEC head might approach the office and the crypto-related issues before it.

US President-Elect Biden to Nominate MIT Blockchain Professor Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman

The US President-elect Joe Biden is set to name Gary Gensler as the new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to replace Elad Roisman.

New SEC chair could favor Bitcoin, but not XRP?

Earlier today, reports emerged stating that President-elect Joe Biden’s administration will appoint former chair of CFTC Gary Gensler to lead US Securities and Exchange Commission.

A New SEC Chair Who Actually Understands Bitcoin and Crypto?

After his most recent stint teaching about blockchain at MIT, former CFTC head Gary Gensler is reportedly the next SEC Chair.

Top Crypto Lawyer Says New SEC Chief Will Boost Bitcoin – But XRP Is Another Story

Compound Labs general counsel Jake Chervinsky says Gary Gensler, who is widely expected to become the next chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will be favorable to Bitcoin (BTC).

Biden to Appoint Obama-era Vet Gensler as SEC Chair: Report

Gary Gensler served as CFTC chair from 2009 to 2014.

Reuters: Gary Gensler, MIT blockchain professor and Obama's CFTC chair, to head Biden SEC

Gensler taught a course on "blockchain technology's potential use — by entrepreneurs and incumbents — to change the world of money and finance." President-elect Biden has finally decided on his nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. At least according to Reuters' anonymous sourcing in a Tuesday report, Gary Gensler will be Biden's nominee as SEC Chair.

Joe Biden Considers Crypto-Friendly Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler For Deputy Treasury Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden is considering Gary Gensler, the former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman, to become Deputy Treasury Secretary.