2026-01-03 05:25:57

U.S. SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her skeptical stance toward cryptocurrencies, has announced her resignation. The departure marks a notable shift in the regulatory landscape, as Crenshaw had been among the more vocal critics of digital assets at the commission. Her exit comes amid growing discussions about reshaping crypto policy frameworks and opens questions about how the agency's approach to regulation might evolve. Market participants are closely watching this development, as SEC personnel changes have historically influenced enforcement priorities and regulatory guidance for the digital asset sector.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 18h ago

NGL, things might really be changing now. With Crenshaw leaving, it seems the SEC can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Hold on tight, there will definitely be new moves coming. Finally! The person who was always against us is stepping down. Wait, does this mean policies might shift towards a more friendly direction... I'm a bit excited. Is it worth celebrating that the "crypto killer" is gone from the SEC? I heard her departure caused an immediate market reaction. Did you guys notice? Personnel changes ≈ positive news? Let's wait and see. Maybe this time there will finally be an opportunity. Her previous attitude was truly extreme.

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SelfCustodyBro

· 18h ago

Crenshaw is gone, is the SEC finally waking up? Now there's hope.

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ShibaOnTheRun

· 20h ago

Wow, Crenshaw is finally out? This is going to be interesting. Alright, that old enemy is gone, but we still have to keep going. With her departure, will the SEC really breathe a sigh of relief? It doesn't seem very realistic... Wait, is this really an opportunity or just another false hope? Crenshaw stepping down, will the new person be even tougher? Not very optimistic. These bureaucrats are all the same in the end.

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IfIWereOnChain

· 01-05 04:11

Wow, Crenshaw is finally out? Hopefully the SEC's attitude can soften a bit now.

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rugpull_ptsd

· 01-03 05:55

Whoa, Crenshaw is gone? Now the SEC needs to change their mindset, right? --- The hawkish faction is out, is the crypto world about to take off? Not necessarily... --- Laughing to death, finally one less contrarian, but don’t celebrate too early. --- Is the policy direction really going to change now, or are we about to get cut again? --- Crenshaw is so opposed to the crypto world that he’s leaving... feels like there’s some insider info. --- Regulatory personnel change is always the "new opportunity" story in the crypto space; we've been through this too many times. --- Haha, another source of FUD has left, but who can guarantee the next one will be more friendly?

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LazyDevMiner

· 01-03 05:53

Wow, finally gone. Now the SEC can take a break for a while. Crenshaw stepping down is definitely a good thing; they've been causing us trouble all the time. There's finally a glimmer of hope. It's really hard to say what the SEC will do next. But on the other hand, can changing the person really make a difference... Hmm... let's observe the follow-up developments. It all depends on who takes over.

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ForkMaster