Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, has joined the chorus of tech leaders criticizing Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a government initiative allegedly targeting the crypto industry by debanking firms. Schwartz argues that this indirect regulation undermines the rule of law, due process, and freedom of speech, pushing affected entities to evade oversight. Venture capitalist Mark Andreesen notes over 30 tech firms have been impacted, with industry figures like Coinbase's Brian Armstrong seeking transparency through FOIA requests. Despite past challenges, some executives are hopeful for a regulatory shift under the upcoming Trump administration.