Yigit Taha OZTURK 
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.
“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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