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 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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Who Will Replace Rostin Behnam? Top 6 Potential Candidates for CFTC Chairman Position
After Rostin Behnam resigns from CFTC Chairman positions, Donald Trump’s administration eyes these six crypto-friendly ...
Gemini agrees to $5 mln fine, injunction over CFTC charges, filing shows
Gemini Trust Company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5 million to settle U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges ...
U.S. CFTC Chief Benham's Last Words to Crypto: Protect the Investors
In what will be his final public speech as head of the derivatives agency, Rostin Benham had a lot to say about digital ...
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Coinbase Reportedly Subpoenaed by CFTC for Customer Data in Polymarket Investigation
The CFTC has reportedly issued a subpoena to U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, seeking customer data in connection ...
CFTC chair’s final message includes a call for crypto guardrails
Before leaving their positions on Jan. 20, SEC Chair Gary Gensler and CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam spoke publicly about regulating digital assets at their respective agencies.
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The CFTC Codifies the Letter 19-17 Compliance Processes Around Separately Margined Accounts
In 2014, the Joint Audit Committee issued a Regulatory Alert insisting that futures commission merchant (FCM) clearing members treat separate ...
CFTC Chief Who Sought Lead Role for Bitcoin Regulation Quits
As chairman of the CFTC, Behnam advocated for legislation to make the agency the main Bitcoin regulator and give it oversight ...