The nomination of Paul Atkins as the next chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ignited strong reactions from both supporters and critics. Among the most vocal supporters is Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Paul Grewal, who attended the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Atkins’ confirmation. Support from Coinbase and the Crypto […]
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Coinbase CLO Criticizes the US Treasury for Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
On Friday, the U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions on crypto mixer Tornado Cash, accused of laundering over $7 billion, including funds linked to North Korean hackers. The Treasury had blacklisted the platform in 2022, citing its role in laundering $455 million stolen by the Lazarus hacking group. Coinbase CLO Criticizes Treasury’s Move However, the decision has […]