Trump Promise in Action?: SEC Gary Gensler, You are Fire

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With Gary Gensler currently serving as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), there is considerable discussion about what his status will be following the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Particularly, if former President Donald Trump were to take office again, the likelihood of Gensler stepping down increases.

Last July, Trump garnered significant applause at a Bitcoin conference by declaring, “On my first day in office, I will remove Gary Gensler.” Although Supreme Court precedents indicate that a president cannot immediately dismiss the SEC Chairman, Trump insisted on this course of action.

Appointed by President Joe Biden, Gensler's term extends until 2026, with an actual possibility of an additional 18-month grace period. However, it is common for the SEC Chairman to resign if the opposing political party takes control of the White House. If Trump becomes president, it is likely that Gensler would relinquish his position promptly, paving the way for someone else to assume the chairmanship.

Potential new SEC chair candidates include current SEC commissioners like Peirce and Mark Uyeda, Dan Gallagher (currently the Chief Legal Officer at Robinhood), former Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Chris Giancarlo, and former Binance.US CEO, Brian Brooks.

Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” has been a proponent of the cryptocurrency industry since her appointment in 2018. She has been critical of the SEC’s enforcement actions against cryptocurrency firms over the past few years, especially regarding actions related to NFTs, which she described as a “misguided approach.”

Another candidate, Mark Uyeda, has steadily demonstrated his capabilities since his appointment in 2022. According to Jake Chervinsky, Chief Legal Officer at Variant Fund, Uyeda is considered a strong contender, though Chervinsky also mentioned that Trump might prefer appointing a new figure altogether.

Such political volatility can significantly impact the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Political shifts can greatly influence regulatory policies, which serve as crucial variables for companies and investors in the industry. This also affects the global regulatory landscape, leading to substantial changes in investment and legal environments worldwide.

Therefore, we must carefully monitor political changes and their impact on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, as these factors will significantly influence forthcoming regulatory and legal policy adjustments.

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