CFTC Chief Who Sought Lead Role for Bitcoin Regulation Quits
- Behnam has led US derivatives regulator since January 2022
- Agency waged court fight with political derivatives firm
Rostin Behnam
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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam plans to resign from the role on Jan. 20.
Behnam will leave the commission on Feb. 7, according to a statement Tuesday from the derivative-market regulator.