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 as Regulator Exodus Continues Ahead of Trump's Return
Rostin Behnam will resign as CFTC Chair on January 20, clearing the way for Trump to reshape one of the crypto industry's chief regulators.
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.
US CFTC chair to step down, flags urgent need for crypto regulation
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam, who will step down on Jan. 20 after four years, highlighted urgent regulatory gaps in the crypto market.
CFTC Chair Behnam warns of oversight issues on cryptocurrencies, FT reports
Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam will step down on Mon, Jan 20, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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 January.
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CFTC chair to step down when Trump takes office
The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is slated to resign on Jan. 20, coinciding with President-elect ...
CFTC Chairman to Step Down When Trump Takes Office
Rostin Behnam has sought a leading role for the CFTC in regulating the cryptocurrency market.