Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC's independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Bankless

Crypto startups should be treated like other startups in terms of capital raising. Corey Frayer is Director of Investor Protection at the Consumer Federation of America, where he leads efforts to advocate for policies protecting investors and promoting market integrity. Most recently, he served as Senior Adviser to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, focusing on financial stability and crypto asset markets, where he shaped the agency's approach to securities law and digital assets. Prior to his SEC tenure, Frayer held key positions on Capitol Hill, including as a senior staffer on the Senate Banking Committee advising Chairman Sherrod Brown on financial regulation and consumer protection.