Gary Gensler

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who has been in the eye of the storm over his positions on cryptocurrencies, didn’t participate in the decision to approve the first-ever spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs in the U.S, a departure from his involvement in the approval of the spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)...

In a surprising turn of events, the White House announced today that it will not veto the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a bill that would significantly impact how digital assets are regulated in the United States. What Happened: The administration emphasized...

The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) would undermine investor protections and hinder the SEC’s regulatory efforts, the financial watchdog’s Chair Gary Gensler stated on Wednesday. What Happened: “FIT21 would create new regulatory gaps and...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent request for revisions to Ether ETF applications has sparked a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency industry. Benzinga talked to experts, who believe a potential green light for these ETFs could attract new investments and...

Prominent crypto market observer and founder of venture fund Cinneamhain Ventures, Adam Cochran, took a dig at SEC Chair Gary Gensler over the latter's stance on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) being a security. What Happened: Cochran, one of the fiercest critics of Gensler, took to social platform X...

Billionaire and prominent television celebrity, Mark Cuban, highlighted a host of cryptocurrency benefits in response to a supposed critic of the asset class.   What Happened: James Love, Director of an NGO Knowledge Ecology International, posed a sardonic question on the utility of...

Pointing out the disproportionate amount of fraud and scams within the relatively small crypto sector compared to its size in the broader market, SEC chair Gary Gensler on Tuesday highlighted the agency's focus amid the market’s rapid expansion. What Happened: “We are seeing a $10...

In an escalation of tensions between Congress and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has openly criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for his evasive responses during a congressional hearing. What Happened:...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been scrutinizing the nature of Ethereum and whether it should be classified as a security, according to new details emerging from court documents released on Monday. What Happened: This investigation has been ongoing for over a year, unbeknownst...

In an unexpected twist on social media, Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), set off a flurry of speculation with a post that many interpreted as a prelude to his resignation. What Happened: Gensler took to X, formerly Twitter, with a message that seemed to...

Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) often referred to as "Crypto Mom," in an interview criticized the agency’s cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation. What Happened: Peirce on Wednesday highlighted a fundamental philosophical difference...

Investors hoping to gain exposure to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) through a U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) will have to keep on waiting, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened a three-week public comment period on proposals from Grayscale Investments, Fidelity Investments and...

Whistleblower and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) supporter Edward Snowden isn’t bothered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest legal wrangling with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN). What Happened: Snowden’s comment came in response to a tweet about a court ruling...

Ripple Labs Inc. (CRYPTO: XRP) is at the center of a hefty legal battle, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposing a staggering $2 billion in fines and penalties against the blockchain company. This development was disclosed by Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, speaking at a conference hosted by Columbia Law School on Friday, highlighted the critical role of transparency and regulatory compliance in the financial markets, with a particular focus on the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector. “There are participants in crypto...