Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler defended the agency’s regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies during his tenure on Wednesday, saying it was all aimed at ensuring “investor protection.” Gensler Calls Crypto ‘Risky’ Asset During an interview with CNBC, Gensler was asked whether he made the “right calls” as SEC Chair, considering the slew of pro-cryptocurrency measures undertaken by incumbent chair Paul Atkins. “Yes,” responded Gensler. “We were consistently trying to ensure investor protection.” He highlight ...