
Dara, a GOP hopeful, pledges to curb regulatory overreach in cryptocurrency, end contingency-fee agreements, and foster innovation ahead of the February 2026 convention vote.
Crypto lawyer Khurram Dara officially announced his candidacy for New York Attorney General, seeking to unseat incumbent Letitia James. According to his campaign message, Dara intends to reduce what he views as excessive regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency sector, terminate contingency-fee arrangements used by the office, and encourage technological innovation. The Republican Party convention vote to determine its nominee is scheduled for February 2026.