Former SEC boss Gary Gensler may not have been as anti-crypto behind closed doors, says ex-Congressman Patrick McHenry.
🎙️ On the Crypto in America podcast, McHenry claimed Gensler privately acknowledged the value of digital assets and even supported blockchain tech during his time at MIT.
💬 “Was he as anti-crypto in private? No… No,” McHenry said.
📚 Gensler once contributed to airdrops academically, but his stance shifted sharply after taking the SEC chair in 2021—launching over 100 enforcement actions against the industry.
🤯 McHenry described his conversations with Gensler as “confusing,” blaming political pressures for the public crackdown.
Now back at MIT, Gensler is teaching fintech and AI.
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