Coinbase Legal Chief to Testify in Congress Over Alleged Crypto Banking Discrimination

Coinbase Legal Chief to Testify Before Congress on Alleged Banking Restrictions Against Crypto Firms

  • Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer to testify before Congress regarding alleged banking restrictions on crypto firms.
  • Investigation focuses on claims that federal regulators pressured banks to deny services to cryptocurrency companies.
  • Multiple industry executives, including leaders from MARA Holdings and Anchorage Digital, will present evidence.
  • Documents obtained by Coinbase suggest FDIC involvement in limiting banks’ exposure to digital asset firms.
  • Hearing scheduled for February 6, with both Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee participating.

Coinbase‘s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is set to testify before Congress regarding allegations of systematic banking restrictions targeting cryptocurrency companies, as federal regulators face scrutiny over what industry leaders call “Operation Choke Point 2.0.”

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The congressional hearing, titled “Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Biden Administration’s Efforts to Put Crypto in the Crosshairs,” comes amid mounting evidence of potential regulatory overreach. Grewal expressed his commitment to exposing what he describes as “the past clandestine and undemocratic campaign to cut off crypto from banking.”

The investigation gained momentum after venture capitalist Marc Andreessen reported that over 30 tech founders, primarily in the cryptocurrency sector, experienced unexpected bank account closures during the current administration. This prompted House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer to launch a formal investigation into these allegations.

Supporting documentation has emerged, as unredacted records obtained by Coinbase indicate the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) allegedly directed financial institutions to restrict their engagement with digital asset companies. This mirrors the controversial “Operation Chokepoint” initiative during the Obama era, which targeted industries deemed high-risk.

A distinguished panel of industry leaders will join Grewal, including Fred Thiel of MARA Holdings, Austin Campbell of WSPN, and Nathan McCauley of Anchorage Digital. The testimony will be presented to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services.

While former regulatory officials, including ex-SEC Chair Gary Gensler, have denied coordinated efforts to restrict banking access for crypto firms, the investigation continues to uncover evidence suggesting otherwise. The hearing’s outcome could significantly influence the cryptocurrency industry’s integration into the U.S. financial system.

The dual-committee hearing, scheduled for February 6, represents a critical juncture in determining the future relationship between traditional banking institutions and the emerging digital asset sector.

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