Industry Leaders Demand SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s Resignation

On November 8, the ongoing battle between Ripple and the SEC took a dramatic turn.

Chris Lacovella, CEO of the American Securities Association (ASA), publicly called for the resignation of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Lacovella, whose organization represents over 100 financial firms, voiced his demands as frustration with the SEC’s handling of crypto regulation reached a boiling point. Lacovella remarked,

“The people voted for this country to take a new direction, and Chairman Gensler should respect that vote by stepping down immediately.”

The call for Gensler’s removal quickly gained traction, with widespread support from the crypto community. A notable post on social media echoed the sentiment, stating, “Gensler must go immediately! After trying to regulate cryptocurrency, he proved that he doesn’t understand how the market works and is only undermining trust.”

The Ripple case has galvanized many to take a stand, with companies growing increasingly disillusioned with the SEC’s actions since 2021. In response to the commission’s aggressive litigation strategy and lack of clear guidelines, several businesses have either reduced their presence in the U.S. or halted new projects altogether. Now, even small banks and major traders are joining the chorus of discontent, with Wall Street also closely monitoring the situation.

While some crypto firms hope that these changes could lead to a better regulatory environment for digital assets in the U.S., only time will tell how this will unfold.