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Possible next crypto czar, Jay Clayton, began crypto's regulation-by-enforcement at SEC

CoinDesk·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Possible next crypto czar, Jay Clayton, began crypto's regulation-by-enforcement at SEC

Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work, began crypto's regulation-by-enforcement approach during his tenure. His history as a watchdog of tech innovation is potentially divisive, raising questions about his suitability for the new role.

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