Cambridge, Mass., January 27, 2025 — MIT Sloan School of Management today announced the return of Gary Gensler as Professor of the Practice in the Global Economics and Management Group, jointly with the Finance Group. He will teach and conduct research on artificial intelligence, finance, financial technology, and public policy.

In this video, Prof. Gary Gensler provides an introduction to the course and to blockchain technology.

Gary Gensler is a Professor of the Practice of Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management; senior advisor to the director, MIT Media Lab; and co-director of MIT’s Fintech@CSAIL. He advises both the Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative and the Ethics and Governance of AI project.

Jan 29, 2025 · Gary Gensler, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has returned to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a professor to teach and research AI in finance,...

Jan 29, 2025 · Gary Gensler, the man who spent nearly four years at the US SEC blocking crypto at every turn, has packed his bags and returned to MIT Sloan School of Management. The school announced his return on January 27, confirming that he will take up a Professor of the Practice role in its Global Economics and […]

Jan 29, 2025 · Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has resumed a role at MIT following his departure from the securities market regulator. Gensler’s enforcement-heavy approach during his tenure at the agency was widely perceived as aggressive toward the crypto industry.

Jan 18, 2021 · Gary Gensler is Professor of the Practice of Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management, Co-Director of MIT’s Fintech@CSAIL & Senior Advisor to the MIT Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative. He conducts research and teaches on blockchain technology, digital currencies, financial technology, and public policy.

Jan 29, 2025 · Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler is returning to MIT as a Professor of the Practice and co-director of FinTechAI, transitioning from his role as crypto industry regulator to focusing on artificial intelligence and finance research and education.

Jan 29, 2025 · Gary Gensler rejoins MIT Sloan as a Professor of the Practice, focusing on AI, fintech, and finance after resigning as US SEC Chair. MIT appoints Gary Gensler to co-direct the FinTechAI@CSAIL program, advancing AI-driven financial research with top faculty.

Jan 29, 2025 · Gary Gensler, the former crypto cop at the SEC, is heading back to school — but not as a student. Instead, he’s reclaiming his professor hat at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he’ll focus on AI, fintech, and public policy.