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New York Representative Ritchie Torres has urged Gary Gensler, Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to reconsider the regulator’s stance on cryptocurrencies following a recent court ruling. 
In a letter dated July 18, Torres requested that the SEC focus its enforcement efforts on “bonafide bad actors” instead of treating the majority of crypto assets as securities without discrimination. 
The lawmaker’s appeal comes in light of a court ruling in the SEC’s case against Ripple, which indicated that the XRP token is largely not a security. 
Torres criticized the lack of clarity and guidance provided by the SEC under Chair Gensler’s leadership. 
He pointed out that the commission has not issued any rules on crypto assets and has been inconsistent in its messages, often contradicting both the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and itself. 
 Torres echoed the sentiments of other experts who believe that a swift appeal against the court decision is unlikely. 
This ruling could also jeopardize the SEC’s case against Coinbase, which the commission filed in June for allegedly offering unregistered securities. 
The lawmaker emphasized the need for the SEC to reconsider its regulatory approach to the crypto industry, describing it as a “reckless regulatory assault.” 
He called for a reassessment of the commission’s actions, highlighting the urgency of establishing clear regulations for the sector. 
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It is worth noting that Representative Torres coincidentally shares a surname with the judge presiding over the SEC v. Ripple case, Judge Analisa Torres. 
He referred to the court ruling as the “Torres Doctrine,” likely in reference to the judge rather than himself, as he expressed confidence in the judge’s decision-making. Representative Torres is a member of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus. 
The response from the SEC to the court ruling remains uncertain. Chair Gensler expressed disappointment on July 17 regarding the potential impact on retail investors, and the commission is still deliberating on the actions it may take in response. 
The development raises questions about the future regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the United States and the SEC’s approach under Chair Gensler’s leadership. 
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