Can you imagine Gary's boss:

"Gary, you lost, as in lost, one lawsuit already to Grayscale. Past SEC chairs are pro-bitcoin. You will get 11 lawsuits automatically if you reject them and clog up our courts for the SEC to lose. Do you want that to be your legacy or could you please just put your grievances aside with this? Yes, we know you like MIT and were behind SBF and your legacy will forever be tarnished but go out with a bang not a whimper as you go for Janet Yellen's job. I support you."

Gary: "Thanks Boss....sniff...it's been so tough on me." (Boss hands him a tissue.)