News with the tag "CFTC Chair"

The CFTC is set for a major leadership change, as Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has announced her plans to step down once President Donald Trump’s nominee, Brian Quintenz , is confirmed by Congress. Romero, who has served since 2022 after being appointed by President Joe Biden, made her inte...

Recent reports allege that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are in talks to collaborate on crypto regulations amid their new approach shift under Trump’s industry-friendly administration. SEC And CFTC Discuss Collaboration On Wednesd...

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has acknowledged the nomination of Brian Quintenz for the role of Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In a social media post, Garlinghouse emphasized the importance of the CFTC in maintaining the strength of U.S. capital markets and congratulated...

Sources familiar with the matter said that US President Donald Trump has chosen Brian Quintenz, the policy chief at a16z, as the permanent chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Quintenz’s appointment at CFTC could be a big win for the crypto industry considering that he h...

Rostin Behnam exits the US CFTC and calls for stronger regulation, Russia confiscates $10 million in Bitcoin and the IMF advises Kenya on crypto regulations.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the cryptocurrency industry is closely monitoring his decision on appointing the next Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair. With outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam set to step down on inauguration day, the new appoint...

In a potentially major turn for crypto regulation in the US, Rostin Behnam, the Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has revealed his resignation, effective January 20, with his exit from the commission scheduled for February 7. Behnam Resigns, Leaves Key Regulatory Challe...

Former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz, now a16z’s policy head, is reportedly Trump’s pick for CFTC chair, signaling a pro-crypto regulatory shift.

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing prominent figures with pro-crypto stances to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), an agency poised to play a pivotal role for the digital assets industry. This move aligns with Trump’s campaign promises to transform t...

Expectations of improving economic policies under the Trump administration may drive Bitcoin’s price above $100,000 before the end of the month.