Venture Capitalist Calls SEC Chair Gensler the Worst Regulator in Crypto History

Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures, recently voiced sharp criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler.

Specifically, he called him the “single worst regulator in the history of crypto imaginable.” Tusk, whose firm has invested in major crypto players such as Coinbase, Circle, and FanDuel, expressed frustration over Gensler’s handling of cryptocurrency regulations.

Speaking on CNBC, Tusk highlighted the difficulties crypto investors have faced under Gensler’s leadership. He noted that the ambiguity around what is or isn’t considered legal in crypto has suppressed innovation.

“It’s one thing to say, ‘This is okay, this is not okay,’ and we can debate that,” said Tusk, “But to leave it unclear and say, ‘Do what you want, and maybe I’ll put you in jail, maybe I won’t’—that’s un-American.”

Another key regulatory issue Tusk touched upon was the ongoing turf war between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the SEC over who should regulate crypto. 

Like many in the crypto space, Tusk favors the CFTC, which regulates crypto as a commodity, rather than the SEC, which views it as a security. He argues that a clearer regulatory framework is essential for the industry to move forward.

November Election Now Win-win for Crypto Investors

Additionally, Tusk pointed out that the forthcoming presidential election could bring much-needed clarity to crypto policy. With President Biden dropping out of the race, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are now actively courting the crypto community for support. 

The industry pundit asserted that the election race is now a win-win situation for crypto investors. He believes that whoever comes to power will be more favorable to crypto by replacing Gensler from SEC leadership, giving the industry a much-needed boost.

This week, Kamala Harris issued a statement promising to clarify crypto regulations if she becomes president. She commits to addressing long-standing industry frustrations over regulatory ambiguity. This development has bolstered investor confidence, propelling Bitcoin and other crypto assets to new heights.