By Nermeen Nabil Khear 
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Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, will step down on January 20 when President-elect Donald Trump’s administration takes office. His tenure, which included conflicts with the crypto industry, will come to an end, the agency announced on Thursday.
“I thank President Biden for entrusting me with this incredible responsibility. The SEC has met our mission and enforced the law without fear or favor, Gensler said, as reported by Reuters.
Commissioner Jamie Ligarazza released a statement and said, “Over the past 25 years that I’ve known and worked with Gary, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service. At the SEC, he advanced an agenda that strengthened investor protections and the resiliency of our capital markets. I am proud of all that we accomplished together on behalf of the investing public and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Crypto Community Celebrates:
Gensler’s resignation marks a pivotal moment for the crypto community, which has long criticized his leadership for its tough stance on digital assets. His tenure at the SEC has been marked by contentious actions against major cryptocurrency companies like Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken, leading to heightened tensions between the SEC and the crypto industry.
The announcement has sparked optimism among crypto advocates, with many expressing hope that a new, more crypto-friendly leadership will open the door for clearer regulations and opportunities for innovation. While Gensler’s exit does not mark the end of challenges for the industry, it represents a key step toward a potentially more favorable environment for cryptocurrency development and regulation.
With Bitcoin’s price nearing the $100,000 mark, the timing of this change has added fuel to speculation about a new era for the crypto sector, signaling both political and financial shifts that could shape the future of digital currencies in the U.S.
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Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, will step down on January 20 when President-elect Donald Trump’s administration takes office. His tenure, which included conflicts with the crypto industry, will come to an end, the agency announced on Thursday. “I thank President Biden for entrusting me with this incredible responsibility. The …
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