Top U.S. financial regulators are heading for the exits ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam announced Tuesday that he would resign later this month, just a day after Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's Vice Chair for Supervision, stepped down.
The change of guard was welcomed by crypto advocates who anticipate a more pro-crypto stance from the incoming administration. Speaking to Decrypt, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that TradFi firms are increasingly willing to engage with crypto, as the U.S. pivots to a more crypto-friendly position.
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.
Crypto Industry Waves Goodbye to Top Fed Regulator as Resignations Pile Up
Michael Barr stepped down from his post on Monday and follows closely on the heels of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's announcement late last year.
TradFi Firms Are Flocking to Crypto After Trump Win: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told Decrypt that many Wall Street leaders are now open to crypto thanks to optimism over Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Have Already Added $585 Million in 2025
Crypto ETFs have already added $585 million worth of new money in January, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum funds, following a steep profit-taking drop in December.
Gate.io Milestones Propel GateToken to New All-Time High in December
Surging user numbers, sports sponsorships and the platform’s December reserve report have underpinned gains for its native token.
(Sponsored post by Gate.io)
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