Key Points
- Gary Gensler suggests that most altcoin projects lacking fundamentals will fail.
- Despite criticism, Gensler is proud of his legacy and calls for improved disclosures in the crypto sector.
Gary Gensler, who is soon to step down from his position, has expressed his views on altcoin projects. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, he stated, “This field is Bitcoin, Ethereum and everything else… These 10K-15K crypto projects, many of them will not survive. They’re like venture capital investment and a fair number of small pump-and-dump schemes.”
Future of Altcoin Sector
Gensler believes that the survival of many altcoin projects is doubtful, as they rely solely on sentiment rather than fundamentals. He also pointed out the presence of bad actors in the sector, including Do Kwon, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the founder of Binance, CZ.
Despite his views, there are altcoin projects that have proven their worth, such as Solana’s Hivemapper and Tron and Ton blockchains that facilitate cheaper cross-border transactions. However, under Gensler’s leadership, clear regulations for these networks have been lacking.
Regulatory Actions and Criticism
The regulatory approach during Gensler’s tenure has been criticized for stifling innovation. This approach has resulted in ongoing lawsuits against several crypto firms, including Binance, Coinbase, Ripple Labs, and Uniswap.
Despite the criticism, Gensler takes pride in his legacy and the enforcement actions taken during his tenure. He described the crypto sector as “built on non-compliance” and called for more to be done, particularly regarding the numerous altcoins and intermediaries.
Gensler’s replacement, Paul Atkins, is known for his pro-crypto stance. The crypto community is eagerly awaiting to see how the new leadership will bring about more clarity in regulations.