Ex-SEC Officials Slam Gary Gensler’s Crypto Regulation in Congressional Hearing
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Former SEC officials are scheduled to criticize the SEC’s current approach to digital asset regulation in a congressional hearing. The hearing will be conducted by House Financial Services Republicans, focusing on allegations of politicization in crypto oversight by the SEC. Scrutiny extends to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, with questions surfacing about the impartiality of hiring practices within the agency. Ex-SEC officials to provide critical insights on the agency’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies in an impending Congressional hearing. House Republicans Organize Critical SEC Crypto Hearing The House Financial Services Committee, led by GOP members, has organized a hearing titled “Dazed and Confused: Breaking Down the SEC’s Politicized Approach to Digital Assets.” This critical session is set for September 18 at 10 a.m. EST, amid growing scrutiny of the SEC’s regulatory tactics under its current leadership. Witnesses to Offer Insider Perspectives on SEC Operations The scheduled witnesses boast extensive SEC experience. Dan Gallagher, Chief Legal Officer at Robinhood Markets, and Michael Liftik, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, are slated to testify. Gallagher’s stint as an SEC Commissioner from 2011 to 2015 and Liftik’s role as Deputy Chief of Staff to former SEC Chair Mary Jo White provide them with unparalleled insight into the agency’s workings. Additionally, Teddy Fusaro of Bitwise, Jennifer Schulp from the Cato Institute, and Lee Reiners of Duke University will offer their perspectives on the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation. Gary Gensler Under Increased Scrutiny Current SEC Chair Gary Gensler is facing significant criticism for what many describe as an enforcement-centric regulatory strategy toward cryptocurrency companies. Critics argue that the SEC’s actions lack clarity and consistency, causing confusion in the digital assets market. Recent enforcement actions have sparked debates over whether these moves align with fair regulatory practices or represent an overreach of authority. Examination…
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