White House defends Trump’s regulatory appointments as CFTC vacancies complicate crypto bill push

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White House defends Trump’s regulatory appointments as CFTC vacancies complicate crypto bill push

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The White House is defending President Trump's regulatory appointments, pushing back against Democrats' criticism that the administration has declined to fill vacancies at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Two CFTC seats remain unfilled, complicating the push for a comprehensive crypto bill. This regulatory uncertainty weighs on the crypto market, hindering investor confidence.

The White House pushed back against Democrats’ criticism that the administration has declined to appoint commissioners to regulatory agencies.