Overview

• Chris Lehane from OpenAI, Paul Clement, and Christa Davies join Coinbase's board.
• Lehane will provide strategic counsel, Clement will focus on regulatory issues, and Davies will enhance financial operations.
• Coinbase aims to strengthen its political influence amid ongoing SEC legal battles.
• The additions reflect a broader strategy to update the financial system with bipartisan support.
• Coinbase-backed advocacy groups have raised significant funds to support crypto-friendly candidates.