Coinbase has appointed David Plouffe, a prominent Democratic strategist and former campaign manager for President Barack Obama and senior adviser to Kamala Harris, to its global advisory council. Plouffe's addition comes as Coinbase expands its political engagement, joining a council that already includes former U.S. senators and Donald Trump's ex-campaign manager. Plouffe has described cryptocurrency as an "important lever" and brings experience navigating regulatory environments from his time advising Uber. This move coincides with Coinbase's planned White House meeting with President Trump's senior team scheduled for June 16, 2025. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has named Jamie Selway, a veteran with ties to the crypto industry and former blockchain executive, as its new director of the trading and markets division. The SEC also announced other key appointments, including Brian Daly to lead the Investment Management division and Kurt Hohl as chief accountant, signaling a leadership overhaul aimed at strengthening financial and regulatory oversight.