Caroline Pham, a Republican commissioner appointed under former President Joe Biden, has risen to this interim role following the resignation of Chair Rostin Behnam. The appointment coincides with Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.

The CFTC’s five-member governing panel unanimously approved her appointment as acting chair, pending the Senate’s confirmation of a permanent successor. The CFTC is essentially an independent U.S. government agency created in 1974 that regulates derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, and certain options

A staunch advocate for regulatory innovation, Pham has championed proposals for a regulatory framework tailored to digital assets and endorsed the creation of a “U.S. regulatory sandbox” to encourage technological advancement within the financial sector.

In a statement acknowledging her appointment, Pham expressed her appreciation. Pham also shared images of herself being sworn in. “I’m a Commissioner!! It’s official,” she said. This leadership transition reflects broader regulatory realignments under the Trump administration.

Reports indicate that the CFTC may assume an increasingly central role in shaping digital asset regulation, aligning with Trump’s pro-crypto policy agenda. Meanwhile, significant resignations at other federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, have heightened expectations of sweeping policy reforms.

Pham’s tenure as acting chair is expected to exert substantial influence over the trajectory of digital asset regulation in the United States.

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