CFTC chair claims Gemini case was politically motivated, seeks to reverse $5M settlement
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CFTC chair Rostin Behnam claims the agency's $5M settlement with Gemini was politically motivated, citing the company's ties to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and past White House attendance by founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, major donors. This reversal attempt may undermine trust in the CFTC's impartiality and enforcement actions, potentially impacting the crypto industry's regulatory landscape.
The CFTC chair seeks to roll back an enforcement action on the company founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, donors to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and attendees at White House events.