regulationNovember 13, 2026
Trump nominates candidates for SEC and CFTC
US President Donald Trump has sent four nominations for SEC and CFTC commissioner posts to the Senate. Stephen Levin, a former White House adviser, is proposed to take the seat vacated by Hester Peirce at the SEC. The second SEC nominee is Kristin Johnson, a former CFTC commissioner.
Nathan Anonick and Matthew Rowland have been nominated to the CFTC. Both previously took part in work on the CLARITY Act bill.
All appointments require Senate approval.
For someone who holds or exchanges cryptocurrency, this means the makeup of the SEC and CFTC regulators may change, but only after a Senate vote.