Gary Gensler

Former SEC Chair (Democrat)

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Born: October 18, 1957, Baltimore

Party: Democratic Party

Education: The Wharton School, Pikesville High School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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The SEC's crypto U-turn

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As of May 2026: Departed January 20, 2025

Caroline Crenshaw walked out of the SEC on January 2, 2026, leaving the agency with three commissioners—all Republicans—for the first time in nearly two decades. She was the lone vote against Bitcoin ETFs, the single dissent on 13 crypto approvals, and the industry's most consistent obstacle. Her departure didn't just tilt the commission. It erased the opposition.

Updated May 19