• Several Congress members and crypto executives met to address the issue of crypto regulation in the US. 
• Gary Gensler's leadership came under scrutiny as Congress drew out excesses on its approach toward the crypto industry.
• The US has turned itself into a crypto "no-fly zone," said Michael Liftik.

In a meeting on Wednesday, several crypto leaders and congress members debunked the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) harsh regulatory approach toward the crypto industry.

Tensions stir as crypto leaders voice dissatisfaction against SEC regulations

The regulatory battle between the SEC and the crypto industry was one of the major headlines on Wednesday as industry leaders met with Congress to discuss.

Congressmen Wiley Nickel and Ritchie Torres, among others, were present to discuss the SEC's regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under Gensler.

Torres, in his speech, recalled an interview in which he questioned Gary Gensler about the tokenization of a Pokémon card. He stated that Gensler's response demonstrated his insecurity about any form of decentralization. The question seemed related to the recent SEC Wells notice issued to NFT marketplace OpenSea last month.

Congressman Wiley Nickel also declared Gensler's approach "wrong." Nickel suggests that the regulations are "hurting consumers, innovation, American competitiveness, and the Democratic administration."

He also points back to the signing of the FIT21 bill in May 2024 for proper crypto regulations. The regulator’s refusal to comply with Congress to uphold better regulations was termed "hostile" and "irrational."