Crypto Industry Is Helping Trump Pick SEC Chair

The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair
The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources tell WIRED.
Here Are the Top Contenders For Trump’s SEC Chair: Will Crypto Win Out?
The crypto sector is eagerly waiting for Trump's confirmation on who will be the next Chairman of the SEC after Gary Gensler announced his resignation.
Trump's potential pick for SEC chair details three-step plan to end 'war on crypto'
With Gary Gensler out of the SEC picture, Commissioner Mark Uyeda says the "war on crypto" will end as the agency eyes who will become the next chair.
Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Poised to Increase CFTC’s Power Over Industry
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the underfunded regulator overshadowed by the SEC, has a path to prominence if the incoming Trump administration revamps crypto policy and installs an industry-leaning chair.
Trump Gets Stunning Reminder the Crypto Industry Owns Him Now
After funneling hefty sums into the 2024 elections, the crypto industry is poised to wield considerable influence over the incoming government. The industry spent more than $180 million on campaigns this election cycle,
Trump Reportedly Eyes CFTC To Wield Lead Regulatory Hand In Crypto
The Trump government is reportedly looking at the possibility of giving the CFTC the authority to regulate the spot market for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, potentially providing more clarity on which regulator should oversee the industry.
Trump's Pledge To Make US Crypto Epicenter
DC Fintech Week Founder and Georgetown University Professor Chris Brummer discusses Trump's pledge to make US a crypto epicenter. He speaks with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on "." (Source: Bloomberg
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Bitcoin Breakthroughs: Court Overturns SEC Rule, Gensler Resigns, Goldman Expands Crypto Operations, and China's Evolving Stance
A federal court strikes down a key SEC rule, Gary Gensler steps down, Goldman Sachs doubles down on digital assets, and China ...
Crypto Critic Gary Gensler to Step Down From SEC Chair Role in January
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18 states sue SEC, Gensler for ‘regulatory overreach’ on crypto
Eighteen Republican attorneys general sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler on Thursday ...
Gary Gensler resigns as SEC chair, sparking celebration across crypto industry
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'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo Advocates For Passing Crypto Regulation From The SEC To Another Commission — Here's Why
Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo has expressed strong support for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) taking ...