tysker said:
What does even mean?
CZ (Binance CEO) insinuated that SBF had been working behind his back to give FTX regulatory advantages over Binance in the US.
SBF had been strongly pushing the DCCPA, which would allow most cryptos to be regulated by the CFTC. That's outside of Gensler's realm. I don't doubt that he and Gensler talked. SBF has talked to just about everyone in DC. But it would be weird if Gensler was trying to help SBF direct power to the CFTC. Doesn't really add up.
The idea that Gensler was entertaining the idea of giving advantages for FTX and their sh*tcoin casino is inconsistent with just about everything he's ever said about "crypto" regulation. If Gensler has been lying this whole time and is a friend to sh*tcoiners like SBF behind the scenes, shame on him. Though I'm suspicious, I'll keep an open mind.
Also worth noting that Emmer has been out to get Gensler for a long time, for a variety of reasons (not just crypto). Not surprising that he's being opportunistic and trying to tag Gensler with as much responsibility for the current meltdown as possible. That's not a knock either. It's what politicians of all stripes do. Emmer is also a good friend to the sh*tcoiners and sees the "crypto" space very differently than Gensler. He's tried to pass legislation in the past to help them avoid startup regulatory burden.