U.S. Needs More Pro-Crypto Initiatives to Balance SEC’s Regulatory Powers – SkyBridge Capital CEO
Anthony Scaramucci, the CEO of SkyBridge Capital, believes that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's regulatory powers over the cryptocurrency industry should be balanced with more growth-fostering programs. Read on to learn more about his views on the current approach to crypto regulation and his ideas for a more holistic federal approach.
Anthony Scaramucci, SkyBridge Capital’s CEO, recently shared his opinion on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulatory powers over the cryptocurrency industry.
In a recent CNBC op-ed, Scaramucci argues that the SEC’s current approach to regulating crypto needs to be revised for an industry that requires growth-fostering programs.
While acknowledging that the SEC is exercising its authority over the crypto industry, Scaramucci claims that the agency is wielding too much power and needs to implement more pro-crypto initiatives to balance its regulatory powers.
He argues that the SEC is primarily an enforcement agency rather than a regulator, as it lacks the necessary expertise and resources to handle the complexities of the crypto industry.
Scaramucci states that the agency focuses primarily on identifying and eliminating bad actors within the industry rather than promoting progress and prosperity. Therefore, he suggests that a well-crafted government policy should target bad actors and encourage growth and innovation.
The SkyBridge CEO suggests a more holistic approach to crypto regulation is needed at the federal level. Scaramucci believes that such an approach should include supporting financial services, blockchain tech, and innovation and making financial services more inclusive and frictionless.
He argues that the government should balance the narrative and help the American public understand the importance of maintaining the benefits of cryptocurrency while still addressing the challenges that come with it.
Scaramucci’s call for a more pro-crypto approach to regulation comes when the cryptocurrency industry is rapidly evolving and attracting increasing attention from investors and regulators alike.
As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, there is a growing need for clear and consistent regulations to guide the industry’s growth and development. Scaramucci’s ideas for a more balanced approach to regulation may provide insights into how regulators can effectively oversee the cryptocurrency industry while allowing for innovation and progress.