New York attorney general contest tests crypto’s political clout in key US state

Ex-Coinbase Lawyer Khurram Dara Launches Campaign for New York AG - CoinCodeCap

Key Takeaways He has repeatedly argued that  James’ actions amount to “lawfare” against the crypto industry and says he has “seen the cost of lawfare firsthand.”  He cited his “regulatory and policy experience, particularly in the crypto and fintech space,” as a core rationale for entering the race. In a major development, Khurram Dara—former lawyer at Coinbase—has officially entered the 2026 race for New York attorney general, setting up an ea…

New York attorney general contest tests crypto’s political clout in key US state

Khurram Dara, a former policy lawyer at Coinbase, has formally entered the race to become New York’s next attorney general, putting crypto regulation at the heart of his campaign. He is aiming to unseat Democratic incumbent Letitia James in 2026 and says his background gives him rare insight into how the state should handle digital assets. In his launch announcement on Friday, Dara pointed to his “regulatory and policy experience, particularly i…