“The Way Gensler Runs the SEC, Is Like He’s Invited You To Play Baseball, but No One Knows the Rules”, Says Veteran Crypto Investor

As a long-time crypto investor, I can’t help but resonate with the sentiments expressed by Alex Svanevik and Adam Cochran regarding the current regulatory climate under U.S. SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Their analogies vividly capture the uncertainty and unease that many in our community feel about the lack of clear guidelines and unpredictable enforcement.


Alex Svanevik, the CEO of Nansen, and experienced cryptocurrency investor Adam Cochran have expressed their worries about the present regulatory environment under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) led by Gary Gensler, through posts on social media platform X. Their comparisons provide a striking illustration of how some individuals in the crypto sector view unpredictable and obscure regulatory actions.

Alex Svanevik drew a comparison between the SEC’s regulatory methods and a road with no speed limit signs, implying that Gary Gensler acts as an erratic law enforcer handing out traffic tickets randomly. This metaphor emphasizes the widespread issue among crypto businesses and aficionados: the absence of defined regulations. Just like motorists on an unmarked road would be unsure about the maximum speed, crypto enterprises navigate a landscape where the rules appear vague and enforcement inconsistent. Svanevik’s criticism highlights the importance of clearer regulatory markers to direct market participants.

As a crypto investor, I can relate to Adam Cochran’s analogy of Gary Gensler’s management of the SEC being compared to an unorganized baseball game. In this scenario, I’m one of the players invited to the game, excitedly asking about the rules to ensure fair play. However, instead of providing clear and concise answers, Gensler keeps the rules shrouded in mystery, leaving us guessing and second-guessing our actions.

In simpler terms, Cochran’s story becomes more intense as Gensler harshly penalizes successful players while giving preferential treatment to a less capable team called “Prometheus.” This depiction touches on broader concerns within the industry regarding perceived unfairness and unpredictable enforcement of rules, which according to Cochran, could hinder progress and fairness in the crypto market.

The use of analogies by critics underscores a prevalent viewpoint in the crypto community that the SEC, under Gensler’s tenure, has fallen short in supplying the essential regulatory clarity needed for the thriving growth of the cryptocurrency sector. These grievances call for regulation that is transparent, just, and proactively addresses emerging industry trends and hurdles.

As an analyst, I would describe the SEC’s leadership under Gensler as follows: It feels akin to being invited to play baseball with him, yet the rules remain elusive. He encourages questions when uncertain, but seldom provides clear answers. At times, his actions seem arbitrary, such as harshly penalizing a minor infraction with unexpected severity.

— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) May 8, 2024

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2024-05-09 13:51