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A New Era Of Crypto Regulation? Trump Designates Pro-Innovation Acting Chairs For SEC, CFTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has designated new acting chairs for the SEC and CFTC in Mark Uyeda and Caroline Pham respectively – both of which are known for their criticism of enforcement-first crypto regulatory actions.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

Broader Crypto Is Noncompliant, Should Prove Utility, But Bitcoin Has A Future: Gensler

With less than a week left before he steps down from his post as SEC chief, Gary Gensler has some very straightforward words for the broader cryptocurrency space, but he did acknowledge that Bitcoin has potential to morph into something bigger than it already is.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

Gensler Says Spot ETH ETFs May Launch This Summer, Behnam States Ether A Commodity

SEC chief Gensler on Thursday told senators that he believes spot ETH ETFs will be approved for trading sometime this summer, but he once again dodged questions about Ether's status as a commodity or a security.

International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024

Biting Off More Than It Can Chew: Senator Doubts CFTC Can Oversee Digital Commodities

Thursday's Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing was on fire as CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam was questioned about the regulator's capability in overseeing the digital assets industry.

International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024

CFTC Chair Expects New Crypto Enforcement Actions In As Early As 6 Months

The CFTC's Rostin Behnam has once again warned that the public's interest in digital assets only indicates the immediate need for regulations that should protect investors from "fraud and manipulation."

International Business Times · May 7, 2024

Crypto-Critical Senators Warren, Grassley Pressure CFTC To Explain Past FTX Communications

Warren and Grassley have given CFTC's Behnam up to the end of the month to produce documents of the agency's correspondence with FTX and jailed Sam Bankman-Fried.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

CFTC Calls For Legislation To Regulate Crypto Amid Spike In BTC Value, Public Optimism

The CFTC has once again called for legislation that should regulate digital assets as public opinion for cryptocurrencies sees a significant shift and the value of certain cryptocurrencies continues to rise.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

US Treasury's Yellen To Urge Congress For Legislation On Stablecoins, Crypto Spot Markets

Janet Yellen will urge lawmakers on Tuesday to pass legislation that will establish the regulatory framework for crypto regulation, including rules for stablecoins and spot markets.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024

CFTC Chair Pushes For Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul After Landmark US Bitcoin ETF Approval

"The need for federal legislation over cash market digital assets has never been more critical, and I will continue my call for action," the CFTC chair said.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2024