John Reed Stark Archives - Coin Engineer https://coinengineer.net/blog/tag/john-reed-stark/ Btc, Coins, Pre-Sale, DeFi, NFT Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:25:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-Coin-Engineer-Logo-Favicon-2-32x32.png John Reed Stark Archives - Coin Engineer https://coinengineer.net/blog/tag/john-reed-stark/ 32 32 Ferrick: Crypto Not Under Regulatory Capture in US https://coinengineer.net/blog/ferrick-crypto-not-under-regulatory-capture-in-us/ https://coinengineer.net/blog/ferrick-crypto-not-under-regulatory-capture-in-us/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:37 +0000 https://coinengineer.net/blog/?p=40513 Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, believes the U.S. crypto sector is not facing regulatory capture, thanks to the SEC’s open and public approach to crypto rulemaking. SEC Encourages Participation In an interview with Cointelegraph, Ferrick outlined the typical signs of regulatory capture: Public-private revolving door employment, Repetition of the same event participants, Preferential

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]]> Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, believes the U.S. crypto sector is not facing regulatory capture, thanks to the SEC’s open and public approach to crypto rulemaking.

SEC Encourages Participation

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Ferrick outlined the typical signs of regulatory capture:

  • Public-private revolving door employment,
  • Repetition of the same event participants,
  • Preferential treatment for certain crypto projects.

However, he added:

“Right now, the SEC offers real transparency—public portals, meeting requests, and open discussions. That’s a positive signal.”

Roundtables Foster Transparency

Ferrick cited the March 2025 SEC crypto roundtable as a turning point. It included SEC officials, crypto executives, and critics like John Reed Stark.

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The April 11 session focused on trading rules, with panelists from Uniswap and Coinbase. The next roundtable, on April 25, will address crypto custody regulations.

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Room for Dialogue, Not Political Capture

While former regulators warn against relaxing rules, Ferrick insists open communication is key to avoiding politicization of the crypto space.

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]]> The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted its first crypto-focused roundtable on March 21, bringing together industry lawyers, officials, and former regulators.

Stark: “Crypto Assets Are Still Securities”

Former SEC Internet Enforcement Director John Reed Stark opposed suggestions for regulatory reform. He argued that the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 shouldn’t be amended to accommodate digital assets, maintaining that crypto assets remain securities under current law.

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“People buying crypto are not collectors. They are investors, and the SEC’s mission is to protect investors,” Stark stated. He criticized crypto firms for using delay tactics and top legal representation, only to lose their cases.

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“No Innovation in Crypto”

Stark also dismissed claims of innovation in the crypto space, arguing it doesn’t compare to major tech revolutions like the iPhone launch.

A Long-Time Crypto Critic

Stark has consistently criticized the cryptocurrency industry for lacking transparency and accountability. In February 2024, he likened the Dallas Mavericks’ sponsorship with Voyager to a deal with a “heroin manufacturing firm.”

While supporting Gary Gensler’s regulation-by-enforcement approach, Stark insists crypto must conform to existing laws. However, industry leaders like Mark Cuban have criticized his views, with Cuban labeling them “crypto derangement syndrome” in June 2023.

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