Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong champions ‘crypto mom’ Hester Peirce for SEC chair
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong supports Hester Peirce for SEC chair during Trump's second term, praising her as "smart, fair, professional," and capable of bridging political divides. Peirce, known as "crypto mom," is respected in the crypto sector for opposing regulatory actions against digital assets. Her leadership could shift the SEC's stance, contrasting with current Chair Gary Gensler, seen as an adversary. Trump's recent poll victory has intensified discussions about Peirce, although reports indicate she may prefer to leave the SEC for beekeeping. Other potential candidates include SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher, former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, former OCC Comptroller Brian Brooks, and former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse advocates for Giancarlo, Brooks, or Gallagher as better options than Gensler. Each candidate is viewed as capable of positively influencing crypto regulation in the U.S.
