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Gary Gensler Officially Resigns From the SEC: Here are the Final Words

by Sham
January 20, 2025
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  • SEC Chair Gary Gensler stepped down as Trump took office, ending a tenure marked by strict crypto industry oversight.
  • Gensler’s resignation is seen as a win for the crypto lobby, which opposed his aggressive regulatory actions against major players like Coinbase.
  • Trump’s SEC pick, Paul Atkins, is expected to bring a crypto-friendly approach, advocating lighter regulations and supporting digital asset innovation.

Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), officially stepped down on Monday, coinciding with Donald Trump’s swearing-in as president. His resignation marks a significant shift in the SEC’s leadership, opening the door for Trump’s pick, Paul Atkins, who is expected to bring a crypto-friendly perspective to the agency.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 SEC issues official departure statement for FORMER SEC Chair Gary Gensler 🚀 pic.twitter.com/OdhjgIrJUJ

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Gensler’s Resignation and Legacy

Gensler’s departure follows a tenure marked by strict oversight of the cryptocurrency industry, with the SEC filing over 100 crypto-related cases during his leadership. His actions drew sharp criticism from industry players like Gemini’s Tyler Winklevoss, who accused him of tarnishing the SEC’s reputation. Despite the backlash, Gensler maintained that his work was aimed at protecting American investors and ensuring robust capital markets.

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Crypto Industry’s Win

Trump’s campaign promise to fire Gensler on “day one” reflected growing frustration within the crypto lobby, which has long opposed Gensler’s stringent approach. Under his leadership, the SEC pursued major industry players like Coinbase and Binance, costing companies hundreds of millions in legal fees. Gensler’s removal is seen as a victory for the crypto industry, which hopes for a lighter regulatory touch under Atkins.

Paul Atkins: A New Direction

Paul Atkins, Trump’s SEC nominee, is known for his crypto-friendly stance and leadership in the Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance, which advocates best practices for digital assets. Atkins has opposed heavy penalties for securities law violations and has expressed support for reducing federal regulatory authority, signaling a potentially transformative era for the SEC. His confirmation is pending Senate approval, but the crypto world is already optimistic about a more favorable regulatory environment.

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