Former Rep. McHenry: Gensler’s Anti-Crypto Stance Tied to Senate Politics

Patrick McHenry, who served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2023 to 2025, explained that the private opinion of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler on cryptocurrency differed from his public actions. He attributed Gensler’s anti-crypto stance to progressive ideology and Senate politics. Former Representative Patrick McHenry: Gensler Opposed Crypto Due to Senate … Read more

Former SEC Chair Backs Bitcoin’s Survival, Warns Most Other Crypto Tokens Are Doomed

A former SEC chair has warned that while bitcoin may endure as a form of digital gold, the majority of other crypto tokens are likely to collapse. Bitcoin Has Staying Power, Most Crypto Tokens Don’t, Says Former SEC Head Gary Gensler, former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who exited the agency … Read more

SEC Drops Three Key Crypto Cases as Regulatory Grip Loosens

The regulator quietly dismissed enforcement actions against Kraken, Consensys, and Cumberland on Thursday. SEC Softens Stance, Dismisses Three Prominent Crypto Cases Ohio Republican Senator Bernardo Moreno, on Thursday called former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, “one of the stupidest people in government.” That same day, the SEC dropped three prominent enforcement … Read more

Gary Gensler Bids Farewell to SEC—New Crypto Regulation Era Begins

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has officially stepped down, ending a tenure defined by strict cryptocurrency enforcement and calls for clearer regulations to encourage innovation. Gary Gensler’s Departure: A New Chapter for the SEC Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has concluded his tenure at the agency, leaving on Jan. 20. … Read more

SEC Chief: Bitcoin Clear but 15,000 Crypto Tokens Face Uncertain Fate

SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a speculative but enduring asset. SEC Chief: Bitcoin Sets the Standard While Crypto Tokens Face Tougher Laws Outgoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler defended his regulatory stance on cryptocurrency in an interview … Read more

Bouncing Lows, Mining Woes, and Fartcoin Highs

Last week was marked by bitcoin’s resilience and worries about mining centralization. Fartcoin’s rise to an all-time high added an unexpected layer of humor. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. From Mining Centralization Worries to … Read more