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.

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.

President-elect Trump to appoint new CFTC chair, shaping U.S. crypto regulations amid calls for a clearer, innovation-friendly framework.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.