Gensler’s ‘regulation by enforcement’ era shows why Congress must lock in crypto rules now

The "Gensler Winter" Must Never Return: Why Legislative Clarity is Our Only Shield

The current shift in the American crypto regulatory climate has offered the digital asset industry a reprieve from what many considered the “dark years” of the previous administration. Under the leadership of Gary Gensler, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a posture of regulation by enforcement, characterized by a refusal to provide clear pathways for compliance, reliance on aggressive litigation, and a bevy of lawsuits target…

Gensler’s ‘regulation by enforcement’ era shows why Congress must lock in crypto rules now

The “Gensler winter” and its aftermath is upon us, writes Stefan Muehlbauer, CertiK Head of U.S. Government Affairs, in a viral new op-ed. Under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, crypto firms faced a campaign of “regulation by enforcement,” marked by…