Head of SEC. That’s Job I Would Take: Pro-Crypto Billionaire Mark Cuban

As a researcher with extensive knowledge in the field of finance and cryptocurrencies, I find the recent statements made by Mark Cuban regarding his willingness to lead the SEC intriguing. Given his past experiences, particularly his legal battle with the SEC over insider trading allegations in 2008, it seems that he has a unique perspective on the workings of this regulatory body.


In a recent interview to the Fox News channel Mark Cuban stated that he would gladly take up the position of the head of the SEC if he were offered to. Cuban is well-known for his support of cryptocurrencies – not only Bitcoin but also altcoins, such as Dogecoin, Solana, etc.

Mark Cuban would agree to lead the SEC if offered

He chose that position as desirable one, when the anchor wondered if Cuban would want to take any major regulatory role, such the US Treasury Secretary or anything similar.

In response to being referred to as “the head of the SEC,” Cuban stated that it’s the position he would accept. Presently, Gary Gensler holds this role and has been waging a significant campaign against cryptocurrency businesses, particularly crypto exchanges, arguing that all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin and Ethereum are unregistered securities. The SEC’s most notable action in this regard has been its four-year battle with Ripple, during which Ripple has secured two significant victories over the past year.

Major Ripple advocate John Deaton shared that tweet, adding his comment. Deaton said that even though someone could disagree with Cuban on some specific issued, still “Mark would be a breath of fresh air and a welcomed change from the lawlessness of @GaryGensler.”

As a researcher, I must admit that there may be points of contention between myself and Mark when it comes to certain topics. However, from an impartial perspective, I can confidently say that Mark would bring a refreshing change compared to the perceived lawlessness under @GaryGensler’s leadership at the SEC. A decade ago, Mark had the unfortunate experience of observing the excessive reach the SEC is capable of, which has instilled in him a desire for more balanced and fair regulation.

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) September 26, 2024

Deaton emphasized to his group that in 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought charges against Cuban, alleging he traded using confidential information. However, in 2013, the court ruled in favor of Cuban, clearing him of wrongdoing, and the SEC ultimately lost the lawsuit.

Cuban hints Gensler should quit the SEC

This past week, the wealthy backer of cryptocurrency, Mark Cuban, shared a tweet suggesting that Gary Gensler step down from his role as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In this social media message, Cuban criticized Gensler’s approach to regulation by way of lawsuits.

In the post, Cuban reacted to a tweet from US Congressman Richie Torres, who interrogated Gensler during a congressional session about whether a ticket to a Yankees game would be classified as a security if resold on the secondary market, which is common practice for sports event tickets.

In the post, Torres said that he does not see much difference between an NFT and a Yankees ticket.

In my recent interaction with the Harris team, I learned that they unequivocally oppose the concept of “regulation by litigation.

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) September 24, 2024

“You leaving is worth a point in GDP growth,” tweeted Cuban addressing Gensler.

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2024-09-26 15:43