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Departing SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the Challenges Posed by Crypto, AI and China

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler joins the Big Take podcast to talk about his tenure as Wall Street’s top regulator.

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By David Gura and David Fox

January 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM UTC

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Gary Gensler’s tenure as Wall Street’s top regulator is coming to an end, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission chair is reflecting on his time at the agency.

In an interview with host David Gura, Gensler responds to his critics, discusses his concerns about AI, China and crypto — and shares the advice he gave President-elect Trump’s pick to replace him.

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