SEC Chair Gensler Says Crypto Market Needs Strong Oversight
Gary Gensler, the outgoing chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), believes the crypto industry still requires stronger oversight. In a Bloomberg Television interview on Wednesday, Gensler stressed that everyday investors lack sufficient disclosures from digital asset firms.
During his tenure, Gensler spearheaded aggressive enforcement actions against crypto players, including Coinbase Global Inc. and trading firm DRW Holdings. He also targeted market intermediaries that failed to comply with securities laws, particularly around registration and disclosure requirements.
According to Bloomberg, Gensler, a former Goldman Sachs executive, will step down on January 20, coinciding with Donald Trump’s…
