{"id":311059,"date":"2024-11-22T12:17:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T12:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/?post_type=web-story&#038;p=311059\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T12:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T12:17:16","slug":"sec-chair-gary-gensler-to-step-down-on-january-20-2025","status":"publish","type":"web-story","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/web-stories\/sec-chair-gary-gensler-to-step-down-on-january-20-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Step Down on January 20, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,minimum-scale=1,initial-scale=1\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0.js\"><\/script><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0\/amp-story-1.0.js\" custom-element=\"amp-story\"><\/script><link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?display=swap&amp;family=Noto+Sans%3Awght%40400%3B700\" rel=\"stylesheet\"><style 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style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.41823708206686966% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced in an X post on Thursday that he will step down on January 20, 2025, coinciding with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:64.40129%;width:82.52427%;height:15.69579%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926%\" id=\"el-9aacd8d4-be94-484c-a1d9-cb11a96e889d\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>His resignation signals a potential shift in the regulatory stance toward cryptocurrency, as the incoming administration is anticipated to adopt a more favorable approach to the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.58252%;top:-14.07767%;width:133.25243%;height:50.97087%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-4e4d3355-a62e-44d2-aca9-afbcd6954214\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100.36801%;height:100%;left:-0.184%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/22120933\/1732222745-image-1732222699343_optimized-1.jpg\" alt=\"1732222745-image-1732222699343_optimized\" 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has been characterized by a robust enforcement approach to securities laws, with a particular focus on the cryptocurrency industry.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #737373\">Reflecting on his role, Gensler stated, &ldquo;It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve&hellip; and ensure that our capital markets remain the best in the world.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:39.4822%;width:82.52427%;height:9.70874%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 3.3333333333333335% 3.3333333333333335% 3.3333333333333335% 3.3333333333333335%\" id=\"el-b3dc7a32-5f5a-45f0-943b-6e29a963a8fc\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"color: #737373\">Gensler, who has led the SEC since April 2021, has been a polarizing figure in the financial sector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:26.05178%;width:82.52427%;height:9.87055%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 3.278688524590164% 3.278688524590164% 3.278688524590164% 3.278688524590164%\" id=\"el-b2779fbc-a85c-4862-b330-ab792e6254ca\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.6070588235294123% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.388350em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700\">Gary Gensler&rsquo;s Departure: A Shift in Crypto Regulation?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:9.70874%;top:2.589%;width:9.70874%;height:6.47249%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-3490bd5d-3403-4858-b835-0d86d68d9175\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100.00005%;left:0%;top:-0.00003%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12083912\/1718181552-logo-short.png\" alt=\"logo-short-color\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12083912\/1718181552-logo-short.png 120w,https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12083912\/1718181552-logo-short-96x96.png 96w,https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12083912\/1718181552-logo-short-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 4vh, 10vw\" 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id=\"el-696afc07-acb7-4de9-884c-ea13b2313328\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\">\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:60.5178%;width:82.52427%;height:15.69579%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926%\" id=\"el-b2a35954-36d6-47f4-83a1-434e8ed91eb8\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"color: #737373\">High-profile cases included lawsuits against Coinbase and the legal dispute with Grayscale Investments, where the SEC&rsquo;s attempt to block Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was overturned by the courts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.49515%;top:40.61489%;width:82.52427%;height:15.69579%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926% 2.0618556701030926%\" id=\"el-40410382-7b68-4252-a681-3d2eb837a78b\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"color: #737373\">Under Gensler, the SEC initiated over 100 enforcement actions against crypto companies, addressing issues such as unregistered securities offerings, fraud, and wash trading.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:26.69903%;width:82.52427%;height:9.70874%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 3.3333333333333335% 3.3333333333333335% 3.3333333333333335% 3.3333333333333335%\" id=\"el-3d80a50e-1aee-4dab-9621-906ebb27617c\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"color: #737373\">He added that his efforts were directed toward protecting investors and maintaining the SEC&rsquo;s high standards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.2233%;width:9.70874%;height:12.94498%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-6edda33a-86b5-43ef-a436-ead3bb65be75\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100.00005%;left:0%;top:-0.00003%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12151430\/1718205270-recs-small-chess.png\" alt=\"recs small chess\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12151430\/1718205270-recs-small-chess.png 80w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 4vh, 10vw\" 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style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\">\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.49515%;top:60.35599%;width:82.52427%;height:18.93204%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 1.7094017094017095% 1.7094017094017095% 1.7094017094017095% 1.7094017094017095%\" id=\"el-b7600166-cca0-49c4-96b5-873b25e5b425\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"color: #737373\">He spearheaded efforts to reduce the settlement cycle for stock trades to one day, modernize equity market rules for the first time in two decades, and strengthen disclosure requirements around corporate governance, cybersecurity, and climate risks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:44.33657%;width:82.52427%;height:12.94498%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% 0.5882352941176471% \/ 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%\" id=\"el-cc4b19a4-ca27-49c6-afef-8f616512f23b\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.4047058823529416% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"color: #737373\">Beyond cryptocurrency, Gensler&rsquo;s leadership introduced reforms to strengthen the integrity and efficiency of U.S. capital markets.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:8.73786%;top:26.69903%;width:76.45631%;height:14.56311%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% \/ 2.2222222222222223% 2.2222222222222223% 2.2222222222222223% 2.2222222222222223%\" id=\"el-1706dc63-14ec-4680-8e97-f7c7cb11f61b\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;margin:0.6552380952380958% 0;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.388350em;line-height:1.19;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700\">Gary Gensler&rsquo;s Broader Reforms and Lasting Impact on the SEC<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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