Rostin Behnam, the Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced his resignation. His last day on the commission is set for February 7, following an effective resignation date of January 20.

In his statement, Behnam reflected on the challenges that financial markets have encountered in recent years. He expressed pride in the commission’s efforts to uphold market resilience through careful decision-making. Throughout his tenure, he has been a strong proponent of legislation aimed at establishing the CFTC as the primary regulator for Bitcoin and overseeing cryptocurrency exchanges.

His leadership has focused on improving regulatory frameworks in response to the changing landscape of digital assets. This includes:

• Enhancing market resilience
• Implementing effective regulatory measures
• Adapting to the evolving digital asset environment

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