A leaked memo from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns about a potential crisis in the cryptocurrency and US stock markets.
The memo, mistakenly uploaded online by the SEC, contains a draft of Chairman Gary Gensler’s planned speech. According to Bank Reg Blog on X’s po s t , the document reveals that the SEC was advised to downplay the possibility of an imminent crisis in Gensler’s speech.
The memo suggests that Gensler, who has experience as a regulator and in capital markets, was set to address market strategies and their efficacy. However, an internal recommendation urged him to clarify that his speech should not be interpreted as indicating an immediate crisis.
This recommendation has led to speculation that the market may face more significant turmoil than previously acknowledged. The US stock market has recently shown signs of recession, which, combined with the leaked memo, has intensified concerns about the current state of the financial markets.
Gensler, who has been criticized by the crypto community and faces potential restructuring at the SEC, has been a strong advocate for market safety. His leadership, including the controversial Ripple lawsuit and its $125 million penalty , has been a point of contention. Furthermore, if Donald Trump wins the upcoming election, he has expressed plans to remove Gensler from his position .
For now, the SEC has redacted the leaked document from its website, leaving many questions unanswered about the regulator’s stance on the market’s stability.
