"For example, issuing waivers to crypto task force members and other staff actively working on task force matters would be consistent with measures already taken in commensurate advisory situations," he said.Related: Coinbase files FOIA to see how much the SEC's 'war on crypto' costGrewal added that a waiver would allow SEC staff on the Crypto Task Force responsible for creating crypto regulations to use crypto and "evaluate the underlying digital asset technology."Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who took office in 2021, was known for his hardline stance on crypto regulation. He resigned on Jan. 20 after spearheading an aggressive regulatory stance toward crypto, bringing upward of 100 regulatory actions against firms. Following Gensler's exit, the SEC opted out of a swathe of lawsuits against crypto firms, including Coinbase, on Feb. 27 and, in a more recent April 24 walkback, flagged plans to drop its enforcement against blockchain firm Dragonchain.