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Ayanna Pressley: “Just a few years ago, you were advising FTX when that…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

Rep. Pressley Unveils Legislation & Demands SEC to Mandate Disclosures to Hold Big Banks Accountable

Published February 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:31

You know the 2008 Great Recession when you were first a commissioner at the sec. But, you know, we could. We don't have to go back decades. I mean, Just a few years ago, you were advising FTX when that company collapsed. So I really saw this as an opportunity for partnership, for you to redeem yourself there. Mr. Chair, I was trying to give you an easy alley oop. (04:31–04:36)

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Asserts that Chair Atkins advised FTX when it collapsed.

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