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Will Mark Uyeda Replace Gensler in 2025? Trump’s Crypto-Friendly SEC Strategy Begins

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Debashree Patra

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, a vocal critic of the agency’s recent approach to crypto regulation, is supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to end what many see as the Biden Administration’s crackdown on the crypto industry. Having joined the SEC in 2022, Uyeda is now considered a top contender to take over as acting chair when Trump takes office in January 2025.

Speaking with FOX Business, Uyeda suggested that a pause on new enforcement actions against crypto firms—particularly those related to registration issues—would be a step toward establishing clearer regulatory guidelines.

Over a decade, the crypto market has faced massive regulatory issues, and with Trump’s win, the market is buzzing with a pro-crypto leader in SEC chair. Let’s understand why Uyeda is posing the best chance of taking the position. 

A Break from Gensler’s Aggressive Approach?

Uyeda’s stance aligns with Trump’s promise to scale back the aggressive enforcement actions taken by current SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Under Gensler’s leadership, the SEC has filed over 100 enforcement cases against crypto firms, targeting high-profile cases like FTX for fraud, as well as Coinbase, Ripple, and Kraken for registration violations.

Gensler’s broad interpretation that most crypto tokens fall under SEC jurisdiction has faced strong pushback from the industry. A leadership change at the SEC could lead to a more transparent and structured regulatory framework that many hope will allow the crypto market to thrive.

Can Trump Fire Gary Gensler?

While Trump has pledged to “fire” Gensler on his first day in office, he can only remove Gensler from the chair position, leaving him the option to remain a commissioner until his term expires in 2026. In this scenario, Uyeda would likely lead the SEC in an acting capacity until Trump appoints a new chair. Notably, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, often called “Crypto Mom” for her pro-crypto stance, may have a role beyond the chair position. 

New Task Force in the Making!

Recently, FOX Business’s Eleanor Terrett reported that Peirce and Uyeda have discussed creating an internal SEC task force focused on reforming the agency’s approach to digital assets. Peirce, who has expressed interest in leading this effort, aims to improve communication with the crypto industry and establish clearer regulatory guidelines, rather than pursuing the chair role herself.

Who will Replace Gary Gensler as the New SEC chair?

Mark Uyeda is likely to replace Gary Gensler as the new SEC chair when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January 2025. Uyeda is expected to serve as the acting chair until Trump appoints a permanent chair.

Debashree Patra

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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