Coinbase CLO Blasts SEC as Donald Trump Coasts to Election
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Coinbase CLO is bullish over Donald Trump’s election victory. Paul Grewal says the U.S. voters want change, including the crypto sector. Incoming results suggest Donald Trump will win the U.S. presidential election. Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, had made a bullish statement on social media, even before the news was out on Donald Trump’s win at the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In a post on X, Grewal had suggested that Trump’s victory should serve as a wake-up call for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Grewal emphasized that the voting results reflect a widespread demand for change, especially within the crypto industry. He urged the SEC to reconsider its current approach of litigating against crypto firms and instead to pursue open dialogue and establish immediate cryptocurrency regulations. Trump’s confirmed win has sparked relief across the crypto community, who see this result as a step toward a more favorable environment for digital assets. According to the New York Times, Trump secured the presidency with a significant lead in electoral votes, signaling a shift that many in the crypto sector had hoped for. Numerous crypto advocates actively supported Trump in the election, favoring a move away from the previous administration, which many viewed as restrictive toward the industry. Crypto stakeholders contributed significant funds, encouraged by Trump’s promises to foster a more crypto-friendly regulatory atmosphere. Read also: Coinbase CEO: Next SEC Chair Should Apologize to Crypto Industry Many in the industry view the SEC as a primary challenge to growth in the digital assets space. Trump has pledged to reform the agency, including plans to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler with a leader more aligned with crypto interests. Grewal’s statement reflects the community’s desire for a less adversarial regulatory approach under Trump’s administration. It is worth noting that Coinbase is…
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