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<p>Coinbase CEO <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/11/21/charles-hoskinson-backs-brian-armstrong-for-white-house-crypto-role/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Brian Armstrong</a> quickly hit at SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, calling her a ‘failure’ and campaigning for her removal. Those remarks came shortly before the Senate Banking Committee voted Wednesday on Crenshaw’s reappointment for a second term.</p>
<p>The vote, scheduled for December 11, 2024, could keep her in office until 2029. Armstrong’s remarks come amid growing tension between the crypto industry and the SEC. Moreover, the regulator has faced increasing questions over its regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coinbase-ceo-calls-crenshaw-a-failure-on-crypto"><strong>Coinbase CEO Calls Crenshaw a Failure on Crypto</strong></h2>
<p>Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong criticizes Caroline Crenshaw for opposing Bitcoin exchange‐traded funds (ETFs). According to Armstrong, Crenshaw is more hostile to crypto than even <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/11/21/breaking-gary-gensler-to-resign-as-us-sec-chairman-in-january/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC Chair Gary Gensler</a>, known for his unwavering stand against this industry.</p>
<p>In particular, he pointed to Crenshaw’s dissent with Bitcoin ETFs, which many in the crypto community believe is an important step for crypto to go mainstream. According to Armstrong, her viewpoint negatively impacts the industry and its growth potential.</p>
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<p>According to his social media post, Armstrong stated that Crenshaw’s record at the SEC was littered with failure. Additionally, he expressed worries that her views could impede innovation in the sector.</p>
<p>Armstrong referred to the upcoming vote on her renomination by the Senate Banking Committee and should take note, the study said. Other crypto advocates like Stand With Crypto echoed that sentiment.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bitcoin-etf-approval-divides-opinions-in-sec"><strong>Bitcoin ETF Approval Divides Opinions in SEC</strong></h2>
<p>It’s no secret that Caroline Crenshaw opposes crypto and related financial products, specifically Bitcoin ETFs. According to her, the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 is ‘unsound and ahistorical.’</p>
<p>This position has been controversial, particularly for those who believe ETFs will increase cryptocurrency acceptance in the conventional financial market.</p>
<p>James Seyffart, a Bloomberg Intelligence ETF research analyst, said Crenshaw’s stance against a Bitcoin ETF was even stronger than that held by former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler.</p>
<p>The crypto community condemned the crypto woman for her dissent letter on <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/12/04/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-surpasses-500000-btc-milestone/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETF</a> approvals, says Seyffart. Seyffart said Crenshaw’s opposition was a key reason the same polarized views of her time at the SEC dated back that far.</p>
<p>Some critics oppress Crenshaw’s position as a way to guard against investors; others believe it holds back innovation.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-paul-atkins-nomination-brings-hope-for-crypto-sector"><strong>Paul Atkins Nomination Brings Hope for Crypto Sector</strong></h2>
<p>Crenshaw’s renomination is for a Senate vote amidst a time of change at the SEC. Gary Gensler, criticized by the crypto sector for his regulatory approach, will step down as chair in January 2025.</p>
<p>The SEC also has key leadership positions open, as Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga also announced his resignation. However, the fact that these departures have to come around the time of Crenshaw’s renomination only draws more attention to the situation.</p>
<p>Lastly, pro-crypto enthusiasts are calling for the SEC to rethink their approach to regulating crypto. These moves come just days after another Paul, this one Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, was nominated to be the next SEC chair, which was greeted with an industry sigh of relief.</p>
<p>Advocates are seeking his support to adopt a collaborative approach to regulating the crypto market, which is necessary for future growth and stability.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/12/10/coinbase-ceo-slams-secs-crenshaw-complete-failure-on-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinbase CEO Slams SEC’s Crenshaw: ‘Complete Failure on Crypto’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Coin Republic</a>.</p>

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