Gary Gensler
Gary Gensler Says Crypto Is a ‘Wild West.’ Others See Pure Capitalism
The SEC chairman wants to marry financial innovation to the regulatory state. Crypto wants a divorce.
Gensler Reiterates Support for Futures-Based Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC chairman struck a similar tone in August, igniting a rush in tailor-made ETF filings.
Market Wrap: Analysts Expect Higher Bitcoin Trading Volume in October
Unlike with the S&P 500, bitcoin’s correlation with commodities has continued to decline over the past few months, mostly due to the steady rise in oil and gas prices.
SEC Chair Gensler Reiterates Support for Futures-Based Bitcoin ETFs
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated his support Wednesday for a narrow class of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would invest in futures contracts instead of the crypto itself. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses the outlook for the U.S. ETF landscape, suggesting the likelihood of a spot ETF getting approved compared to a bitcoin futures ETF. Plus, his views on El Salvador using volcanic energy for bitcoin mining.
Gary Gensler, You Should Be Watching How Canada Is Regulating Coinbase
In Canada, there’s no question whether crypto exchanges offer securities and if they should be regulated as such, says our (Canadian) columnist.
SEC’s Gensler Calls Stablecoins ‘Poker Chips’ at the Wild West Crypto Casino
The SEC chair also compared the crypto boom to the Wildcat banking era of the 19th century, saying that “history tells us that private forms of money don’t last long.”
SEC’s Gensler Calls Stablecoins ‘Poker Chips’ at the ‘Wild West’ Crypto Casino
In a conversation with the Washington Post Tuesday, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said stablecoins are the “poker chips” in the “Wild West” that is the crypto landscape. He said he also doesn’t see much long-term viability for cryptocurrencies, among other remarks about crypto trading and lending platforms, securities, and regulation.
Why SEC Chair Gary Gensler Doesn't See Cryptocurrencies Lasting Long
In an interview with the Washington Post Tuesday, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said many cryptocurrencies won't last long, among a range of other comments. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses his reactions and analysis to Gensler's remarks. Plus, insights into the U.S. government's ongoing fight against ransomware following its sanctions against Russia-based cryptocurrency exchange Suex.io on allegations its transactions are associated with malicious actors, including ransomware proceeds.