SEC chairman Gary Gensler will resign in January, potentially allowing President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a pro-crypto, anti-climate-change-policy chairman. Gensler faced controversy over pushing climate change policies and targeting cryptocurrency companies. The SEC proposed climate change disclosure rule would require extensive reporting on climate-related costs and risks by public companies.
Key Points
Resignation of Gary Gensler as SEC chairman in January
Potential impact on cryptocurrency industry with new SEC chairman appointment
Proposed climate change disclosure rule by the SEC for public companies
Pros
Potential for a new SEC chairman more favorable to the cryptocurrency industry
Increased focus on climate change disclosure by public companies
Cons
Controversy surrounding Gensler's actions as SEC chairman
Disputes with the crypto industry and lawsuits against digital asset companies