Khurram Dara, former Coinbase policy counsel, is considering running for NY State Attorney General in 2026, potentially replacing Letitia James. Dara’s platform may focus on ending lawfare, including crypto-related issues. Current AG James has taken legal action against crypto entities in NY, a hub for digital asset companies like Gemini and Galaxy Digital.

Dara, a Council on Foreign Relations member, has no prior elected experience. He could challenge AG James in 2026, following in the footsteps of lawyer John Deaton who ran against Elizabeth Warren in 2024. Dara believes NY should embrace its crypto talent and avoid targeting the industry unfairly with regulations. A Siena College poll in 2024 showed James with a 40% favorable rating among New Yorkers.

Read more at cointelegraph.com: Crypto Lawyer Signals Challenge To NY AG With Lawfare Message