Coinbase vs SEC: New attorney Patrick V. Kennedy joins fight
The crypto community, digital asset organizations and lawmakers have voiced their backing for the Coinbase vs. United States Securities Exchange Commission lawsuit's dismissal. In a recent update, a fresh attorney, Patrick V. Kennedy, has entered the fray, seeking court approval to represent the Chamber of Digital Commerce as amicus counsel.
In a legal document filed on August 31, attorney Patrick V. Kennedy from McDermott Will & Emery submitted a request to be admitted pro hac vice - meaning 'for this occasion' - intending to serve as counsel for amicus The Chamber of Digital Commerce. Along with the Blockchain Association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce has played a significant amicus role in the ongoing Coinbase vs. SEC lawsuit. An 'amicus' is a party or individual that is not directly involved in the case, but joins in order to advise the court.
The Chamber of Digital Commerce aims to halt the SEC's efforts to regulate the digital asset sector through enforcement actions. Instead of offering transparent guidelines and regulations, the SEC's actions run counter to the intentions of both houses of the U.S. Congress, which are actively crafting cryptocurrency regulations. It's worth noting that Congress has never explicitly granted the SEC authority to oversee digital assets.
In the meantime, Brian Armstrong and Paul Grewal, executives at Coinbase, remain optimistic about the lawsuit's dismissal. Grewal contends that the SEC and Chair Gary Gensler are attempting to stifle cryptocurrency innovation in the United States. Additionally, lawmakers have called on the court to dismiss the lawsuit.
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