According to Foresight News, the Trump transition team is reportedly considering appointing crypto-friendly individuals to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Among the candidates are Perianne Boring and Caroline Pham, both known for their favorable stance towards digital assets. Another potential candidate under consideration is Summer Mersinger, a current CFTC commissioner.
Caroline Pham, in 2023, proposed a 'time-limited' pilot program aimed at regulating the digital asset market and tokenization. This initiative seeks to establish a principles-based framework for the industry. Meanwhile, Perianne Boring has been a staunch advocate for the Bitcoin mining sector, emphasizing its importance and potential benefits. The consideration of these candidates reflects a possible shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment at the CFTC.