Donald Trump Names Caroline Pham as Acting CFTC Chair
Highlights:
- Caroline Pham is set to lead the US CFTC, as reported by Bloomberg.
- The agency’s five commissioners reportedly support her appointment.
- Pham’s leadership is expected to advance President Trump’s pro-crypto agenda.
US President Donald Trump has nominated Caroline Pham, a Junior Commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to serve as the agency’s Acting Chair. According to Bloomberg, the nomination has been approved by all five CFTC commissioners and marks a significant step in Trump’s pro-crypto policies.
CFTC Leadership Under Caroline Pham
While the appointment hasn’t been publicly announced, Bloomberg’s sources suggest the process is nearly complete. The selection of the CFTC Chair is typically decided internally, with the commissioners voting to confirm the President’s nominee.
Caroline Pham, a strong advocate for clear crypto regulations, is expected to play a key role in shaping policies that align with Trump’s pro-crypto vision during his term. Her appointment follows the resignation of former CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam.
Under Pham’s leadership, the CFTC is anticipated to take on a larger role in fostering innovation and establishing regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry.
