Gary Gensler, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has returned to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a professor to teach and research AI in finance, financial tech and regulatory policy.

Gary Gensler, the man who spent nearly four years at the US SEC blocking crypto at every turn, has packed his bags and returned to MIT Sloan School of Management. The school announced his return on January 27,

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler is returning to MIT as a Professor of the Practice and co-director of FinTechAI, transitioning from his role as crypto industry regulator to focusing on artificial intelligence and finance research and education.

Gensler will bring his expertise in AI risks to the classroom at a time when the global tech race for frontier AI models quickens.

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, known for his strict stance on cryptocurrency regulations, will soon be teaching economics at MIT.

Ex-SEC Chair Gary Gensler rejoins MIT to focus on AI and fintech, raising questions about his future stance on crypto.

Gary Gensler has returned to the MIT Sloan School of Management as Professor of the Practice, where he will focus his teaching and research

President Donald Trump has elevated Republican Commissioner Mark Uyeda to take over the SEC from a now-departed Gary Gensler.

Some crypto firms worry that the agency's harsh enforcement actions may still impact them months or years into a new administration.

SEC leadership transition marks Gensler's departure; Atkins to lead with pro-business focus, especially in crypto regulation.

The newly inaugurated Trump White House taps the contrarian commissioner as temporary head amid a slew of walk-outs from the agency.

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