At the Consensus conference, Rep. Tom Emmer criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler's management of crypto regulations, labeling it as overly authoritative and harmful to the industry. Emmer accused Gensler of misusing his open-door policy to initiate lawsuits against crypto projects post-discussions. He also mentioned the recent passing of the CBDC Act aimed at avoiding CCP-style surveillance, and highlighted the increasing significance of the crypto voter demographic, especially among young US voters.