The swift collapse of the cryptocurrency empire FTX is prompting urgent calls in Washington for legislation to rein in the digital asset industry.
But after two top executives tied to FTX pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Wednesday, Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is pushing back on calls for new laws, arguing that existing S.E.C. rules and Supreme Court decisions suffice and that crypto issuers and exchanges simply need to come into compliance.
“The roadway is getting shorter,” Mr. Gensler said in an interview on Thursday, warning other crypto issuers and exchanges that are not registered with the agency that they could soon find themselves facing enforcement actions.
Source: Even After FTX, S.E.C. Chair Sees No Need for New Crypto Laws – The New York Times
