If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged against you, you’re right.
And no one embodies that right now more than Gary Gensler, head of the SEC in the US.
The man in charge of regulating America’s financial markets, Gensler has launched a full-scale assault on crypto.
But here’s the thing: he’s not protecting ‘us’.
He’s protecting the old guard.
The banks. The institutions. The systems that have failed us time and time again.
Let’s get one thing straight.
Crypto wasn’t created for Wall Street.
It was created for ordinary people.
For the guy who’s tired of watching billionaires get bailouts while his pension plan shrinks.
For the family that wants financial freedom and doesn’t trust the faceless bankers making decisions about their future.
Gensler says his crackdown on crypto is about “protecting investors.”
But who is he really protecting?
The SEC’s Hypocrisy
The SEC under Gensler is doing the one thing that’s guaranteed to stifle innovation: regulating by enforcement.
In an interview with Bloomberg yesterday he defended his approach saying: “If the courts interpret it differently, we adjust. That’s what we do, it’s part of our great democracy.”
Rather than setting clear guidelines that crypto businesses can follow, he’s decided to sue them after the fact.
That’s like setting up a speed trap without posting any speed limit signs – and then acting surprised when people get tickets.
And the hypocrisy of it all?
His SEC-approved colleagues don’t face the same harsh treatment. Just look at BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers.
They’re pushing to launch a Bitcoin ETF, and guess what?
No lawsuits. No drama.
But Coinbase? Binance? Kraken?
They’ve been hit with one lawsuit after another.
What’s the difference?
Well, BlackRock is part of the financial elite. They’re part of the very system crypto is designed to disrupt.
Why is Gensler So Afraid of Crypto?
Maybe he’s afraid of crypto’s potential.
(And afraid of you waking up to it).
Crypto represents a new way of thinking about money.
It’s decentralised.
It’s peer-to-peer.
It cuts out the middlemen, and that terrifies the SEC.
Because if crypto succeeds, it could make their entire regulatory structure irrelevant.
Why do you need a regulatory body like the SEC if the technology itself provides transparency, security, and trust?
The Real Reason for the Crackdown
Let’s talk about the real reason behind these attacks on crypto.
It’s not about investor protection.
It’s about control.
Gensler and the SEC don’t want to lose their grip on the financial markets.
They’ve seen what happened with the internet—how it disrupted industries, created billionaires, and left regulators playing catch-up.
Now they’re terrified the same thing could happen with crypto.
If they can’t control it, they’ll crush it.
Or at least, they’ll try.
But here’s the thing they don’t understand: this isn’t 1990 anymore.
We’re not talking about tech companies and dot-com bubbles.
We’re talking about blockchain—an unstoppable force.
Crypto is the future of finance, and no amount of lawsuits or scare tactics can change that.
Why Gensler’s Plan Will Backfire
The funny thing is, Gensler’s own heavy-handed approach might just be the best thing that could happen for crypto.
Because every time the SEC launches another attack, it exposes just how rigged the current system is.
People are waking up.
The more Gensler tightens the noose, the more investors realise that the SEC is stuck in the past.
And that’s exactly why crypto exists.
It’s here to replace these outdated systems with something better, something fairer.
It Simply Pushes Innovation Elsewhere
And here’s the real tragedy in all of this: Gensler’s approach is killing innovation in the US.
Instead of fostering a regulatory environment where crypto companies can thrive, he’s driving them away.
Singapore, Dubai and Europe are rolling out the red carpet for crypto projects.
Meanwhile, Gensler is pulling it out from under their feet in the States.
That’s a huge mistake.
The US could be leading the world in crypto innovation.
Instead, it’s falling behind.
Gensler might think he’s protecting the financial system, but what he’s really doing is pushing the future of finance offshore.
Good news for us in the UK as investors and when we do see a U-turn in the SEC – perhaps under new leadership – it will be a major boon for the markets.
Throwing Rocks at the System
It’s time we called out this approach for what it is: a defender of the broken financial system.
A system where your savings lose value to inflation while the big banks get richer off your back.
A system where crypto, the only real alternative to the madness, is under attack because it threatens their control.
Gensler’s not your friend.
He’s not your protector.
He’s a bureaucrat who is more interested in preserving the status quo than helping ordinary people get a fair shot.
What Happens Next?
Here’s the big question: what happens next?
Because the SEC can keep filing lawsuits.
They can keep dragging crypto companies through the courts.
But they can’t stop the inevitable.
The world is moving on.
Web3, blockchain, decentralised finance—it’s all coming.
And the people who get ahead of this trend will reap the rewards.
This isn’t just about making a quick buck.
It’s about financial freedom.
It’s about taking control of your future, instead of leaving it in the hands of bureaucrats who are more interested in maintaining power than helping you succeed.
Key Takeaway
Gensler’s war on crypto is a war on innovation.
His enforcement-first approach is driving businesses offshore, stifling growth, and keeping everyday investors in the dark.
But here’s the truth: no amount of lawsuits can stop the future of finance.
Crypto is here to stay.
And the people who recognise this—who see through the fear-mongering—are the ones who will come out on top.
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The future is bright—just make sure you’re part of it.
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