Building trust in crypto with Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis
Late last week, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler said that he was “proud to serve” the agency, which some are taking as a hint at an upcoming resignation. Gensler has faced heavy criticism for his crackdown on crypto, including a recent lawsuit from 18 states, and is likely to be replaced under President-Elect Donald Trump who has vowed to oust Gensler.
On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump is meeting with Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, to discuss potential personnel appointments. That same day, Trump said he wants Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to serve as his Commerce Secretary. Lutnick is a vocal crypto enthusiast who’s been stablecoin giant…
