Christy Goldsmith Romero will go away the Commodity Futures Trading Fee (CFTC) on Could 31, 2025, after greater than two years in workplace. Her resignation was introduced on Could 16. Romero earlier stated she would depart solely after the Senate confirmed Brian Quintenz as CFTC chair.

Throughout her time on the company, Romero helped set up the Know-how Advisory Committee. She additionally supported the CFTC’s $2.7 billion settlement with Binance in 2023. The enforcement got here as a part of a broader case involving a number of U.S. authorities.

“It has been a tremendous honor to conclude my 23 years of federal service at an agency with such an important mission,”

Romero stated.

Summer time Mersinger Exits to Be a part of Blockchain Affiliation

Summer time Mersinger will go away the CFTC on Could 30 to turn into CEO of the Blockchain Affiliation, a crypto-focused coverage group. Her exit, in the future earlier than Romero’s, reduces the variety of confirmed commissioners on the CFTC.

After their departure, solely Caroline Pham and Kristin Johnson will stay. Pham, a Republican, presently serves as performing chair. Johnson holds a Democratic seat.

Pham has said she plans to resign if the Senate confirms Quintenz.

Trump Might Appoint Majority of CFTC Members

If Brian Quintenz is confirmed, President Donald Trump could be positioned to nominate three new commissioners. The CFTC permits not more than three commissioners from the identical get together.

If Pham follows by means of on her resignation, Trump’s administration might choose 4 out of 5 CFTC seats. This may give the president substantial affect over the fee’s construction and route.

Congress is presently reviewing a draft invoice that seeks to outline the roles of the CFTC and the Securities and Alternate Fee (SEC) in digital asset regulation. The laws goals to determine clear boundaries for enforcement and oversight of crypto belongings.

Romero’s resignation comes whereas this laws stays below dialogue. With three commissioners departing, the CFTC might face delays in coverage enforcement tied to the invoice.