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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 candidates.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam announces departure from agency
In an October interview with Bloomberg Television, Behnam said the agency has been “stretched thin” in keeping up with new assets, including cryptocurrencies, following a court decision that legalized using derivatives contracts to bet on election outcomes. The agency is complying with that decision even as it appeals the ruling, the chair said.
Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Urges Stronger Cryptocurrency Regulation Before Departure
Rostin Behnam, the outgoing Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), made his final public remarks on January 8, 2025.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to Step Down in January 2025
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam announced his resignation effective January 2025 after a tenure marked by aggressive enforcement actions against crypto firms and advocacy for expanded oversight of digital asset markets.
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 Rostin Behnam To Resign On the Same Day as Gensler
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will resign on Inauguration Day, opening the door for potential pro-crypto leadership in US regulation.
U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Makes Departure Official, Stepping Down on Inauguration Day
Like Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, CFTC chief Rostin Behnam will exit his job on the day that Donald Trump takes the oath of office.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to step down as Trump takes office: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
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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 ...
CFTC Chief Who Sought Lead Role for Bitcoin Regulation Quits
As chairman, Behnam advocated for legislation to make the agency the main Bitcoin regulator and give it oversight of ...
Scams, crashes and calamity: Departing Wall Street regulator warns of crypto risks
In an interview, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said further delays in comprehensive regulation mean a lingering threat from ...
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CFTC Chief advocating for Bitcoin regulation steps down
Rostin Behnam, the head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is set to step down before the end of ...