Republicans Should Unite to Stop Anti-Crypto SEC Commissioner Crenshaw, Says Pat Tommey

As an experienced financial analyst, I strongly believe that the Senate Banking Committee should carefully consider the nominations of Caroline Crenshaw to the SEC and Christy Goldsmith Romero to lead the FDIC. The crypto industry has been a contentious issue in recent years, with strong advocacy groups pushing for more favorable policies and regulators like Commissioner Crenshaw taking an anti-crypto stance.


Approximately two weeks ago, the Biden administration made public its decision to appoint Caroline Crenshaw for a second term as SEC Commissioner. Known for her firm stance against cryptocurrencies during regulatory discussions in the past, Crenshaw faces opposition from former Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey, who is urging Republicans to thwart her re-appointment at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Senate Banking Committee Should Block Nominees

Former Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey, who previously held the position of Ranking Member on the Senate Banking Committee, has advocated for strong measures to prevent the reappointment of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw. Furthermore, he has expressed his opposition to the nomination of Christy Goldsmith Romero to head the FDIC.

Toomey strongly urged the Senate Banking Committee and the Republican members of the committee to take every possible measure to block these nominations.

The Senate Banking Committee is set to review the nominations of Christy Goldsmith Romero for a seat at the FDIC and Caroline Crenshaw for the SEC. It’s the responsibility of the Republican members on the committee to put up a strong resistance. Further details will follow.

— Pat Toomey (US Sen. ret.) (@SenToomey) July 11, 2024

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed that Caroline Crenshaw has been firmly against cryptocurrencies during her time in office. She publicly opposed the launch of the spot Bitcoin ETFs back in January this year. Some observers believe that she is more rigid in her crypto policies than her colleague, SEC Chair Gary Gensler. In fact, billionaire Mark Cuban once cautioned that the SEC, under the leadership of Gary Gensler and others, could negatively impact the Biden administration’s chances of getting re-elected due to their stance on cryptocurrencies.

Stand With Crypto Lobbys At the Capitol Hill

As the election period draws closer, the crypto advocacy organization Stand With Crypto is leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to back politicians who are crypto-friendly and influence pro-digital asset legislative agendas.

On Wednesday, the 10th of July, Stand With Crypto brought together four crypto industry founders for a day of consultations at Capitol Hill. Their objective was to facilitate dialogue between crypto supporters and their elected officials, aiming to shape legislation in a favorable manner.

The supporters of Stand With Crypto extended their thanks to those who contacted their elected representatives and the founders who made the journey to engage with government officials directly. They highlighted that no matter if it was through emails, phone calls, or personal meetings, each action played a significant role in moving their cause forward during this pivotal election period.

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2024-07-11 08:01