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SEC Faces Bipartisan Criticism for Misconduct in Crypto Case

A group of Republican senators has criticized the SEC's handling of a lawsuit against crypto firm DEBT Box, highlighting misleading statements and questioning the integrity of the agency's enforcement actions.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) arrives for a Senate Republican Conference meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024 to discuss the way forward on a clean supplemental bill to fund Israel, the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine.
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Overview

  • Republican senators criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler for unethical and unprofessional conduct in DEBT Box lawsuit.
  • SEC accused of misrepresenting evidence in court, leading to asset freeze of DEBT Box, a crypto firm.
  • Federal judge reverses asset freeze decision, raising concerns about SEC's integrity in legal proceedings.
  • SEC moves to dismiss the case, pledges corrective actions including mandatory training for Enforcement Division staff.
  • Criticism reflects broader concerns over SEC's regulatory approach to the crypto industry under Gensler's leadership.