First SEC & CFTC picks in a year name Peirce’s successor
Two of the CFTC picks helped write the crypto-focused Clarity Act.
The hit
The White House has put forward four nominees to fill vacant seats at the SEC & CFTC, the first such nominations in roughly a year, according to The Block. Nathan Anonick & Matthew Rowland are tapped for the CFTC, Kristin Johnson & Steven Levine for the SEC.
Why it matters
Anonick & Rowland both worked on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the crypto regulation bill, according to The Block. Johnson, a former CFTC commissioner, has spoken often about crypto custody, DeFi & AI rules. Levine would succeed Hester Peirce, who led the SEC’s Crypto Task Force.
The record
| CFTC nominees | Nathan Anonick (Virginia, Republican) & Matthew Rowland (DC, Democrat) |
|---|---|
| SEC nominees | Kristin Johnson (Michigan, Democrat) & Steven Levine (Maryland, Republican) |
| Committees | Senate Agriculture Committee (CFTC picks); Senate Banking Committee (SEC picks) |
| Seat Levine would fill | Succeeds Hester Peirce, former head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force |
What happens next
Confirmation timing depends on the Senate Agriculture & Banking Committees, which will consider the nominees.
Sources: White House sends crypto-relevant picks to fill SEC and CFTC seats
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