Ripple CEO Takes Jab at Gensler Over “Slander”

As a crypto investor with several years of experience in this volatile market, I find Brad Garlinghouse’s recent comments on US Securities and Exchange Chair Gary Gensler both intriguing and concerning. I have seen firsthand how the regulatory landscape can make or break projects in this space, and the ongoing tensions between key figures like Garlinghouse and Gensler are not helping to instill confidence.


Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, has criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for his threat about cryptocurrency industry leaders facing jail time.

As a researcher in this particular domain, I’ve noticed an intriguing pattern. A significant number of once-prominent figures from a few years back find themselves in legal predicaments. Some are currently incarcerated, while others are on the brink of being arrested or awaiting extradition.

According to Garlinghouse’s observation, Gensler failed to acknowledge the issues with FTX during its crisis. Furthermore, Garlinghouse alleged that the SEC chairman had developed a close relationship with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Gensler has previously encountered criticism over his dealings with the notorious entrepreneur. The matter was raised during last year’s discussions, led by US Representative Patrick McHenry, who serves as the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

In March, Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence from the federal court for his involvement in several deceitful enterprises.

I analyzed the aftermath of the exchange’s collapse and found that over half a million customers were impacted. Many observers have criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suggesting that they could have acted sooner to prevent this catastrophe.

After the failure of FTX exchange, Garlinghouse stated that regulatory bodies should discourage unfair practices to increase the difficulty for perpetrating schemes similar to FTX’s.

As a researcher, I’ve come across Garlinghouse’s latest social media update where he expressed his thoughts on Binance‘s recent settlement with the Department of Justice. Notably, he mentioned that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was not included in the official announcement regarding the exchange.

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2024-06-26 12:33