According to BlockBeats, former SEC Chair Gary Gensler expressed no regrets about his time as Wall Street's top regulator during an interview with CNBC. Despite the SEC rapidly dismantling his policies and the crypto community celebrating his departure, Gensler remains proud of his achievements.
Gensler stated, "I am very proud of what we accomplished. I took an oath and led an enforcement agency dedicated to protecting investors." CNBC highlighted that under the leadership of new SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the U.S. crypto industry has seen a surge in innovation, leadership, and capital. However, Gensler remains unmoved by the praise Atkins has received, maintaining that most of the crypto industry, aside from Bitcoin, is still highly speculative and disconnected from fundamentals.
After leaving the SEC in January, Gensler returned to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a professor of global economics and management practice, focusing on AI, fintech, and public policy.