CFTC, Trump and Crypto

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.
CFTC could emerge as crypto regulator in Trump administration
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a tiny regulator compared with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may emerge as the arbiter of crypto asset regulation in a second Trump administration,
Trump wants the CFTC to be in charge of crypto regulation, not SEC
Donald Trump’s incoming administration has plans to hand over most of the crypto industry’s regulatory power to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is a direct move to strip the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its grip on the $3 trillion crypto market—a market that’s been stuck in a regulatory disaster for years.
Trump Administration May Shift Crypto Regulation to CFTC
Reports indicate that President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is considering a significant shift in crypto regulation.
CFTC Set to Oversee $3 Trillion Crypto Market Under Trump Plan
The Trump administration plans to grant the CFTC authority over cryptocurrency spot markets, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a shift away from SEC oversight
Trump’s former CFTC chair eyed for ‘crypto czar’ role
"Crypto Dad" Chris Giancarlo has emerged as a leading contender to become the first-ever "crypto czar," a possible new administration position the Trump transition team is weighing.
Trump administration proposes shifting crypto oversight to CFTC
Trump administration aims to enhance CFTC crypto oversight, reducing SEC's role in the $3 trillion digital asset market regulation.
Donald Trump Eyes CFTC as Frontline Regulator for Crypto: Report
Donald Trump plans to expand the CFTC’s role in overseeing digital assets, while curbing the SEC’s control to reverse Biden-era regulations.
Trump transition team considers current, former CFTC officials for agency chair
Officials on President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are considering current and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission officials for chair of the agency, according to four people with knowledge of the matter.
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.
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 admin eyes CFTC to lead digital asset regulation
The incoming Trump administration wants to expand the power of the CFTC by granting it oversight of a significant portion of ...
Trump eyes handing CFTC oversight of crypto: Report
The role could see the CFTC take on the regulation of spot markets for digital assets deemed commodities and crypto ...
How can Trump overhaul US financial regulators when he takes office?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to overhaul U.S. financial regulators, which under Democratic President Joe ...