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US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Appoints Cryptocurrency Policy Experts Rostin Behnam and Dan Gallagher to Board of Directors
Summary: According to reports, the US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has announced the appointment of four new board members, including two key figures closely related to cryptocurrency policy: former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam and Robinhood Markets Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher, to strengthen the board's strategic guidance in navigating the complex ...
According to reports, the US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has announced the appointment of four new board members, including two key figures closely related to cryptocurrency policy: former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam and Robinhood Markets Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher, to strengthen the board's strategic guidance in navigating the complex financial environment. Behnam, who led the CFTC from 2021 to early 2025, advocated for federal-level cryptocurrency regulation legislation and took enforcement actions against platforms like FTX, while Gallagher, a former SEC commissioner, criticized the Biden administration's handling of the crypto industry and is seen as a potential candidate for SEC chairman. This appointment highlights FINRA's emphasis on digital asset regulation and may impact future policy-making related to broker-dealers.
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