Ripple Labs chair slams Biden, Gensler for having ‘screwed up’ on crypto

Ripple Labs chair Chris Larsen says Biden admin "screwed up" crypto policy, courts now clarifying regulation
Larsen criticizes SEC chair Gary Gensler for lack of clear crypto rules and "bullying" via regulation
Larsen claims Biden policies "killed" San Francisco as blockchain capital, ceding ground to London, Singapore, Dubai
Larsen argues Congress, not SEC/Gensler, should set clear crypto rules that protect consumers and encourage innovation
Larsen says US missed opportunity to lead on crypto, must "get back in the game" with better policies

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