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After SEC Chief, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam To Step Down On Trump Inauguration Day
KEY POINTS Behnam said that during his leadership, he took actions toward ‘building consensus’ Unlike Gensler, Behnam was viewed as a more open-minded regulatory leader The CFTC levied multi-billion-dollar fines…
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Thai government says Bank of Thailand chair appointment won’t take too long
THAILAND’S government expects a selection panel to quickly conclude the process to pick a new chairman for the nation’s central bank after its previous nominee was deemed unsuitable for the…
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Next Senate Banking Committee Chair Sees Crypto As A Potential Catalyst For Financial Democracy
KEY POINTS Scott said at the Blockchain Association’s Policy Summit that crypto is ‘the next wonder of the world’ He pledged to establish a subcommittee focused on digital assets At…
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Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Reportedly A Serious Contender For Trump’s Crypto Czar
KEY POINTS Giancarlo’s CFTC approved Bitcoin-tied regulated futures contracts He said the Trump administration will make crypto a ‘considerable priority’ Giancarlo is known for championing financial privacy rights Former Chair…
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Plastic Pollution Talks Must Speed Up, Chair Warns
Negotiators must move “significantly” faster to agree on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the talks warned Wednesday, as countries lined up to express frustration about…
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$XRP Pumps As Speculation Around SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Resignation Excites Crypto Community
KEY POINTS Robinhood’s re-listing of $XRP also affected the token’s price in the past two days Many crypto users are ecstatic over speculation that Gensler may step down Ripple has…
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SEC Chair Resignation Patterns Since 2016 – Will Gary Gensler Resist Or Follow Suit?
KEY POINTS Former Chairs Mary Jo White and Jay Clayton both resigned within weeks after a new president was elected Crypto users and industry experts believe it is best for…
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Thai panel picks government’s candidate for central bank board chair: govt sources
A THAI panel on Monday (Nov 11) picked ruling party loyalist and former Finance Minister Kittiratt na Ranong to chair the central bank’s board, two government sources said, backing the…
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Robinhood Attorney On Trump’s Shortlist To Chair Securities and Exchange Commission
Dan Gallagher, a top lawyer at Robinhood, is on Donald Trump’s shortlist to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s top lawyer, is on Donald…
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US Fed Chair Says Will Not Leave Early If Asked By Trump
Powell’s current term as Fed chair ends in 2026 AFP US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if asked to leave early by President-elect…
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Deaton For SEC Chair? Crypto Community Urges Trump To Consider Role For $XRP Champion
KEY POINTS Deaton thanked his supporters Wednesday for their time, financial support and efforts Crypto users urged Trump to consider the $XRP lawyer as an SEC Commissioner Others believe he…
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Thailand delays naming Bank of Thailand chair as dispute drags on
THAILAND delayed naming a new central bank chairman as opposition mounted against the government’s bid to push the candidacy of a former finance minister to tighten its grip over the…
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COP16 Chair Hails Biodiversity Attaining ‘Equal Footing’ With Climate Crisis
The world’s biggest nature protection conference, under way in Cali, has placed biodiversity loss “on an equal footing” with the climate emergency, the meeting’s Colombian president told AFP in an…
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Chair Of Global Plastics Talks Pledges Deal Next Month
A global treaty to curb plastic pollution will be secured at a summit in South Korea next month, the chair of the talks pledged Wednesday, although he cautioned there were…
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Disney to name CEO Bob Iger’s replacement in 2026, taps Morgan Stanley’s Gorman as chair
WALT Disney named Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as chair on Monday (Oct 21) and said it would announce a replacement for CEO Bob Iger in early 2026, for the…
