The SEC has accused Coinbase of overstepping by seeking Chair Gary Gensler's personal crypto records. The SEC has stated Coinbase's subpoena demands as "breathtakingly broad" and "blatant impropriety." This dispute is part of the SEC's case against Coinbase for alleged securities law violations. Even Judge Katherine Polk Failla was also perplexed by this request, which came to light at the pre-trial conference that was held on July 11.