Cedar’s digital campaign targets crenshaw: the cedar innovation foundation has launched a significant digital campaign against caroline crenshaw’s renomination to the SEC. Cedar accuses her of being more anti-crypto than current chair gary gensler, emphasizing Bitcoin ETF policies. The campaign urges lawmakers to reject her renomination.

Political dynamics and resignations impact SEC: gary gensler’s resignation, aligned with trump’s inauguration, could shift SEC leadership. Trump plans to nominate paul atkins, a former commissioner, possibly altering future SEC policies. Crenshaw, initially appointed by trump, remains eligible to serve another term if confirmed by the senate.

Pro-crypto funding shapes election outcomes: josh vlasto of fairshake pac notes 140 million USD spent on pro-crypto candidates in 2024 elections. With 103 million USD in late november funding, fairshake aims to influence 2026’s outcomes. Ripple’s ceo acknowledges crypto industry’s electoral impact, bolstered by substantial funding allocations.