By Michelle Price
(Reuters) – Republican Caroline Pham, named acting chair on Tuesday of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission by newly installed President Donald Trump, pledged to work constructively with all stakeholders.
“I’m humbled to lead the CFTC as Acting Chairman. It is an honor to be entrusted to serve the American people during this pivotal time,” she said in a statement.
“I’m looking forward to engaging with all stakeholders in this new capacity as we focus on the CFTC’s mission to promote well-functioning markets that support economic growth and the competitiveness of the United States.”
One of the agency’s five politically-appointed commissioners since 2022, Pham has advocated for clearer crypto rules and focused on American competitiveness and right-sizing regulations to promote market liquidity during her time at the agency.
Prior to joining the CFTC, Pham was a managing director at Citigroup (NYSE:),…
