Crypto industry awaits Trump's CFTC chair pick

Crypto industry awaits Trump's CFTC chair pick as Behnam announces exit
The Trump transition team has vetted at least half a dozen potential candidates to run the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with two front-runners emerging.
US CFTC chair Behnam to step down as Trump takes office
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Rostin Behnam will step down when President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the agency said on Tuesday, paving the way for Trump to appoint his own chief and kick-start a crypto policy overhaul.
CFTC Chair Candidates Interviewed as Donald Trump Eyes Crypto-Friendly Policies
President-elect Trump to appoint new CFTC chair, shaping U.S. crypto regulations amid calls for a clearer, innovation-friendly framework.
Brighter Prospects Ahead for Political Betting as CFTC Chair Steps Down
The resignation of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman is signaling what could be a promising shift for political betting enthusiasts. Rostin Behnam, who held the position under President Biden’s administration, is known for his firm opposition to the expansion of political betting markets.
CFTC Chair Behnam renews call for crypto legislation, warns about post-Chevron litigation risk
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam renewed his call for cryptocurrency legislation and warned of increased litigation risk post-Chevron on Jan. 8, in his last public remarks as chair.
CFTC chair to step down when Trump takes office
The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is slated to resign on Jan. 20, coinciding with President-elect Trump’s inauguration, leaving a vacancy for the federal regulatory agency,
CFTC Chair Behnam warns of oversight issues on cryptocurrencies, FT reports
Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam will step down on Mon, Jan 20, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to step down as Trump takes office: CNBC Crypto World
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Next CFTC Chair: Top Candidates Donald Trump is Eyeing To Replace Rostin Behnam
Rostin Behnam announced his resignation as CFTC chair. Potential replacements for Behnam include figures like Summer Mersinger, Brian Quintenz, and Marco Santori. These candidates are
Who will president Trump pick to replace outgoing CFTC chair Benham?
The search is on. With Rostin Behnam stepping down as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on January 20, President Trump is hunting for someone to reshape the agency into a crypto-friendly powerhouse.
After SEC Chief, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam To Step Down On Trump Inauguration Day
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will join SEC Chair Gary Gensler in stepping down on Jan. 20, marking the beginning of a new era in crypto regulation under Donald Trump 2.0.

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