Gary Gensler is the most controversial man in American finance

Yet during his time at the SEC, Gary Gensler, the current chair, has become remarkably well-known, even notorious. So much so that on July 27th, when Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, gave a speech at a bitcoin convention, his biggest cheer came when he announced: “On day one I will fire Gary Gensler and appoint a new SEC chairman.” Mr Trump appeared taken aback by the roar. “I didn’t know he was that unpopular. Wow...Let me say it again.” He repeated: “On day one I will fire Gary Gensler.”