Trump mulls tapping crypto-friendly CFTC chair: Report

November 15, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Summer Mersinger, a Republican CFTC commissioner who has urged the regulatory to take a more accommodating stance on crypto, is among those under consideration

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering current and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officials to chair the financial regulatory agency, according to Reuters News.

The CFTC plays a crucial role in regulated cryptocurrency markets in the United States, second only to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Summer Mersinger, a Republican CFTC commissioner who has urged the regulator to take a more accommodating stance on crypto, is among those under consideration to chair the agency, Reuters reported.

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Is Gensler Resigning: SEC Chair’s Cryptic Remarks Ignite Exit Speculation

November 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s reflection on his tenure has fueled speculation he may step down before Trump’s administration can move to replace him. ‘It’s Been a Great Honor to Serve…’ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated the agency’s focus on enforcing compliance within cryptocurrency markets on Thursday in a speech at […]

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18 US states file lawsuit against SEC and Gary Gensler

November 14, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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President-elect Trump has vowed to fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and replace him with a more crypto-friendly SEC head.

18 US states have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chairman Gary Gensler, accusing the financial regulator of “gross government overreach” against the nascent crypto industry.

The joint lawsuit against the SEC. Source: Eleanor Terrett

The plaintiffs include Nebraska, Tennessee, Wyoming, Kentucky, West Virginia, Iowa, Texas, Mississippi, Ohio, Montana, and others. The legal complaint reads:

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SEC chair doubles down on crypto stance under threat of Trump ousting

November 14, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Gary Gensler did not say he would leave the SEC before Donald Trump took office but pointed to the commission’s record on crypto enforcement and approving ETFs.

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, potentially only weeks away from being removed by President-elect Donald Trump, has reiterated his position on crypto policy and enforcement.

In prepared remarks for a Nov. 14 speech at the Practicing Law Institute’s 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, Gensler said his focus for digital assets while leading the commission was having parties “register and give proper disclosure to the public” for roughly 10,000 tokens considered securities.

He also pointed to the SEC’s record of approving spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds and BTC futures investment vehicles under his watch but suggested that some crypto firms had not followed “common-sense rules of the road.”

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SEC Shake-Up: Pressure Builds for Gensler’s Immediate Resignation

November 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The American Securities Association is urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to resign immediately, citing Trump’s election win as a mandate for a new direction focused on investor trust and economic growth. Pressure Mounts on SEC: ASA Calls for Gensler to Resign Immediately Following the results of the 2024 U.S. Election, the American Securities Association (ASA) […]

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Trump’s SEC Overhaul Looms — Crypto Advocates Eye Gensler’s Replacement

November 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Who will lead the SEC after Trump fires Gary Gensler? Crypto advocates hope for a shift toward clarity and innovation over enforcement. Eyes on the SEC: How a Key Power Shift Could Redefine Crypto’s Path Following the U.S. presidential election, speculation is rising about a possible leadership shift at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission […]

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SEC’s Mark Uyeda has strong chance of becoming next chair — Lawyer

November 7, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is unlikely to replace Gary Gensler as the new chair, crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky said.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office as president of the United States in January 2025, the cryptocurrency community is speculating on the most likely candidates to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Mark Uyeda, an SEC commissioner, is seen as a strong candidate for the role, according to crypto attorney Jake Chervinsky in an X post on Nov. 6.

Commissioner Uyeda is known for criticizing the crypto regulatory approach by current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, having in October called his policies a “disaster for the whole industry.”

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SEC Chair Doubles Down on Regulation by Enforcement as Political Pressures Mount

October 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler, facing bipartisan pressure and Trump’s vow to remove him, defended the agency’s regulation by enforcement. SEC Chair Stands Firm: ‘We’re Going to Continue to Do That Which We Do Well’ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has reaffirmed his regulatory approach despite calls for his dismissal and former […]

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Harris beats Biden, lags Trump on crypto policy — Galaxy Research

October 15, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Harris takes a softer stance than Biden on crypto regulation but is more skeptical than Trump on taxes, Bitcoin mining and self-custody, according to Galaxy Research.

United States presidential candidate Kamala Harris is friendlier toward cryptocurrency than her boss, President Joe Biden, but not nearly as pro-industry as rival Donald Trump, Galaxy Research said on Oct. 14.

Harris promises to meaningfully improve the regulatory environment for US crypto firms, but she holds unfavorable positions on other relevant issues, such as taxes, Bitcoin (BTC) mining and self-custody, according to a post by Alex Thorn, Galaxy’s research head, on the X platform.

“While trump is undoubtedly more favorable for the industry, we’re optimistic that harris could be more supportive than biden has been,” Thorn said.

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SEC Taking Wrong Approach to Regulating Crypto Industry As Gary Gensler Directs Agency Agenda: Commissioner

October 13, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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A commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the agency is being steered in the wrong direction in terms of crypto regulation. In a new interview with Fox Business, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda says that Chair Gary Gensler has influence over the overwhelming majority of SEC employees and that the regulatory agency […]

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