US CFTC chair Behnam to step down

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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to step down as Trump takes office: CNBC Crypto World
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CFTC Chair Behnam to Resign on Inauguration Day
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam has announced a January 20 departure from his role. Plus, a federal judge has allowed Coinbase to chase a higher-court appeal in its legal battle against the SEC and Ripple president says XRP ETF could soon be a reality.
CFTC Chief Who Sought Lead Role for Bitcoin Regulation Quits
As chairman, Behnam advocated for legislation to make the agency the main Bitcoin regulator and give it oversight 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...