Candidate
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Background
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Crypto Stance
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Key Factors
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Hester Peirce
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SEC Commissioner, former “Crypto Mother”
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Advocates for clearer, innovation-friendly regulations
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Well-liked within the crypto trade; skeptical of Gensler’s strategy. Nonetheless, she has hinted at leaving the SEC by 2025.
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Chris Giancarlo
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Former CFTC Chair, “Crypto Dad”
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Professional-crypto; accepted Bitcoin futures underneath Trump’s time period
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Promotes digital forex improvement, based The Digital Greenback Venture. Supported by some trade lobbyists.
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Chris Brummer
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Professor, Democratic ally
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Focuses on balanced regulation for innovation
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Based a crypto compliance firm, Bluprynt. Might supply a reasonable strategy if nominated by Democrats.
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Paul Atkins
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Former SEC Commissioner underneath Bush
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Anti-Dodd-Frank; favors lighter regulation
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Labored on Trump’s 2016 transition group; helps a much less restrictive regulatory surroundings.
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Erica Williams
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Chair of Public Firm Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
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Not notably vocal on crypto, however has expertise with monetary regulation
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Has advocated for efficient regulation; cautious about crypto however might help balanced oversight.
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Heath Tarbert
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Former CFTC Chair
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Managed important crypto circumstances on the CFTC
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At present works at Circle, a crypto funds agency, stirring some controversy.
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Robert Stebbins
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Authorized advisor, near Trump’s SEC chair
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No robust crypto stance famous
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Skilled with SEC laws; might supply regular management.
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Dan Gallagher
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Chief Authorized Officer at Robinhood
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Conservative stance, crucial of federal laws
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Aware of SEC; his involvement with Robinhood could complicate nomination.
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