President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing Caroline Pham and Perianne Boring to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to a December 3 Fox Business report.

Perianne Boring among contenders to lead agency involved with crypto in Trump admin https://t.co/UBseFxqThb

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) December 4, 2024

Sources suggest Boring is among the leading contenders for the role, competing with current CFTC commissioners Caroline Pham and Summer Mersinger, as well as former commissioner Jill Sommers.

Perianne Boring Among Top Contenders for CFTC Chair

Perianne Boring, the CEO of the Digital Chamber, has risen as a strong candidate for the CFTC Chair position.

Boring’s extensive background in finance and media, including her experience as a legislative analyst in the U.S. House of Representatives, positions her as a compelling choice.

While in Congress, she focused on tax policy, healthcare, and economic issues, earning a reputation as a well-rounded policymaker.

Her prior role as a TV anchor, sources claim, adds to her appeal, with one insider noting that her ability to be “conversant and telegenic” could be an asset in leading the federal regulator.

However, competition for the position remains fierce. Current CFTC commissioners Caroline Pham and Summer Mersinger bring substantial regulatory experience, and former commissioner Jill Sommers is also in the running for the leadership role.

Trump’s Potential Impact on CFTC and Crypto Oversight

News of Boring’s potential nomination would officially mark the end of the tenure for the outgoing CFTC Chair, Rostin Behnam.

Behnam, who has previously expressed frustration over political roadblocks in developing crypto-friendly regulations, noted during the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) annual meeting in October that the CFTC is “handcuffed” in its ability to advance clear frameworks.

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam expressed optimism that Congress could pass crypto legislation in the U.S. following the 2024 presidential election.#RostinBehnam #CryptoLegislationhttps://t.co/XxiPFUEDBr

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 22, 2024

He shared optimism for legislative progress in the years ahead, saying, “I think as we look into 2025 – a new congress, a new president – that you’re likely going to see some legislation.”

Trump, who is set to return to the Oval Office next month, has campaigned on enacting pro-crypto regulations.

During the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, Trump emphasized his administration’s commitment to industry-friendly rules, stating, “We will have regulations, but from now on, the rules will be written by the people who love your industry, not hate your industry.”

Recent reports suggest that the Trump administration plans to give the CFTC primary regulatory oversight over digital assets, shifting authority away from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Trump has been critical of the SEC’s “regulation-by-enforcement” approach and previously vowed to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

With indications that Trump’s administration may favor pro-crypto policies, the next CFTC Chair could play a decisive role in shaping the future of digital asset regulation in the United States.

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Binance Coin ($BNB) rallied 20% in the last 24 hours to hit a new all-time high of $788.84 at lunchtime UTC.

The native token for the world’s biggest exchange rallied sharply on a day when most leading cryptocurrencies are posting moderate gains.

Crypto’s $3.7 trillion market rose 0.8% overnight.

Market leader and progenitor, Bitcoin ($BTC), added 1.4% in the last 24 hours and currently trades at $95,799.

Bitcoin has been rallying since the reelection of pro-crypto US President Donald Trump back in early November.

However, the $1.9 trillion market cap cryptocurrency is having trouble hitting the important $100k price milestone.

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao told an X follower that he’s unfazed by the price and “ready to build.”

Like any other morning, ready to build.

Don't get distracted by price.

— CZ BNB (@cz_binance) December 4, 2024

Earlier this year, Changpeng Zhao served four months in prison for violating Federal anti-money laundering (AML) laws.

Prosecutors proved that Binance’s lapses in AML and Know Your Client (KYC) measures resulted in large volumes of illicit funds being laundered through the exchange, from international cartels, sanctioned Iranian entities and child pornographers.

Richard Teng replaced CZ and has helped Binance reestablish its reputation over the year.

Binance Coin is Riding the Wave, But Will it Crash?

It’s not immediately clear what drove Binance Coin to rally so sharply in the last 24 hours. The exchange token’s previous high over the last three months peaked just above $680, a price $BNB hadn’t reached since June.

However, the suddenness of BNB’s ascent indicates whale money moving in. This could either be from institutions or from private investors, but clearly a small number of people have bet big on Binance coin.

There are two signs of an impending correction. The first is the massive divergence between Binance Coin’s current price and its 30-day moving average.

The second indicator is the overheated relative strength index (RSI), which is now falling as traders sell and collect profits.

Amidst AltSeason, Whales Stockpile Crypto All-Stars

Binance Coin’s performance highlights how bullish the market is for altcoins. Just yesterday, Internet of Things coins experienced major price surges, with both VeChain and IOTA rallying by double-digit percentages.

With a pro-crypto President about to take office in the US, the industry may finally get the regulatory clarity it demands.

However, Web3 is filled with innovation. Over in the weird and wonderful world of micro-cap presales, there are many new species of meme coins that are launching at rock-bottom prices, offering investors a chance to buy in long before they hit the open market.

Those who allocate even a small portion of funds can often exploit some sweltering and unrivaled price booms.

Web3’s first cross-chain meme coin staking protocol, Crypto All-Stars, has collected $8.36 million in presale investments.

It is changing the negative perceptions around meme coins by enabling crypto fans to farm them for consistent yield.

The platform’s central feature is the MemeVault protocol, which already integrates some of the the world’s biggest meme coins, with more to come, according to the team.

Users can currently stake Pepe Coin, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Floki Inu, Brett, MogCoin, Milady, TurboToken, Toshi The Cat, Coq Inu, and BonkCoin in the MemeVault to earn passive income.

The reward rate for staking these coins is an impressive 262%, which is paid out in $STARS.

Head to the website to buy $STARS with ETH, USDT, BNB, or even by card. Although investors have a limited amount of time to decide, because the presale ends in fifteen days!

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