Donald Trump's team is considering giving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulatory oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges and spot markets for digital assets classified as commodities. This potential shift aims to reduce the regulatory grip currently held by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which the Trump administration believes has impeded innovation in the crypto sector. The CFTC is seen as having a fairer and less stringent approach towards regulation. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo expressed optimism that with adequate funding and strong leadership, the CFTC could promptly begin regulating digital commodities upon Trump's inauguration. He has previously advocated for the CFTC’s oversight, pointing out its early identification of Bitcoin as a commodity. Currently, the CFTC has significantly fewer resources and personnel than the SEC, yet a substantial portion of its enforcement actions has involved crypto businesses, indicating an active engagement in the crypto industry. In addition, SEC leadership is expected to shift, with key resignations set to occur shortly after the inauguration.

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