US CFTC chair Behnam to step down

Next CFTC Chair: Top Candidates Donald Trump is Eyeing To Replace Rostin Behnam
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
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 Joins SEC’s Gary Gensler in Exiting Amid Regulatory Shakeup
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will resign on the same day as the SEC’s Gary Gensler. Behnam’s departure paves the way for a pro-crypto CFTC chief
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.
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.
Crypto industry awaits Trump's CFTC chair pick as Behnam announces exit
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.
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 to Step Down After Four Years, Leaving Digital Asset Regulation Unresolved
Rostin Behnam, Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down from his position on Jan 20 after a four-year term.
Who will president Trump pick to replace outgoing CFTC chair Benham?
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.
Chairman Rostin Behnam announces departure from CFTC
After more than seven years at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, I will be stepping down from my position as Chairman on January 20th. My final day at the Commission will be Friday, February 7th.
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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 ...
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U.S. CFTC Chief Benham's Last Words to Crypto: Protect the Investors
In what will be his final public speech as head of the derivatives agency, Rostin Benham had a lot to say about digital ...
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam To Step Down In February
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on Tuesday announced his resignation from his ...