During Ro Khanna’s crypto roundtable, Cuban voiced frustration with Gensler and urged the Biden administration to fire him.
A high-profile meeting at the Willard Hotel brought together influential figures from the $2 trillion cryptocurrency industry and senior White House officials to discuss regulatory concerns. During the meeting, Mark Cuban expressed frustration with SEC Chair Gary Gensler and urged the Biden administration to dismiss him.
The crypto industry has been closely following the developments from Ro Khanna’s crypto roundtable with Mark Cuban. This meeting highlighted the growing tension between the crypto sector and U.S. regulators.
Insights From the Khanna-Cuban Roundtable
Organized by California Congressman Ro Khanna and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, the meeting aimed to improve the strained relationship between the crypto community and the Biden administration. Prominent attendees included Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital, and Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy.
Senior adviser to President Biden, Anita Dunn, listened to the attendees’ grievances about the SEC’s actions. Many attendees described negative experiences with the U.S. SEC, and Dunn appeared genuinely surprised by their accounts, according to a report by Eleanor Terrett. One attendee bluntly told Dunn, “You guys suck on crypto,” reflecting the industry’s frustration.
🚨NEW: Just got some more detail from the @RoKhanna/@mcuban #crypto roundtable from a source:
"A chunk of the meeting consisted of industry describing their terrible experiences with the @SECGov. Anita Dunn seemed genuinely surprised by our description of the SEC's actions."
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— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) July 11, 2024
According to Terrett’s report, Mark Cuban, a long-time critic of the SEC, expressed his frustration with SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Cuban, who has opposed the SEC since a 2004 insider trading accusation from which he was cleared in 2013, stated, “Biden should fire Gary Gensler.” He found the roundtable productive and expects the Biden administration and Democrats to change their approach to supporting crypto.
The roundtable also covered the White House’s choice to reappoint SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, recognized for her opposition to cryptocurrencies. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand explained the regulatory complexities surrounding digital assets and highlighted her new stablecoin legislation with GOP Senator Cynthia Lummis as a step towards proper regulation.
The meeting highlighted discontent within the crypto industry regarding current regulatory conditions. Participants expressed their frustration, aiming for improved policy outcomes. As the Biden administration navigates these concerns, the crypto community remains watchful, seeking a balanced approach that fosters innovation while ensuring compliance.
