Key points
- US President Donald Trump has nominated four candidates to fill vacancies at the SEC and CFTC.
- The nominees include two Republicans and two Democrats, covering four commissioner positions.
- The appointments could influence US cryptocurrency regulation, securities oversight and derivatives markets if confirmed.
US President Donald Trump has nominated four candidates to fill vacancies at the SEC and CFTC.
SEC nominees Steven Levine and former CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson would fill two vacant positions.
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig described the nominees as “two strong bipartisan picks”.
The CFTC nominees are Republican Nathan Anonick and Democrat Matthew Rowland.
Levine would replace former SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, whose term ended in October 2026.
Peirce previously led the SEC’s Crypto Task Force and advocated clearer rules for digital assets.
Both agencies face staffing shortages, with the SEC holding two commissioners and the CFTC just one.
All four nominees require Senate confirmation, with Democrats expected to take control in January 2027.
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