Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Welcomes ‘Most Pro-Crypto Congress Ever,’ As End To Gary Gensler’s SEC Chair Stint Nears

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may see a leadership change as early as April or May 2025, following historical patterns that typically see the chair stepping down as new administrations take office.

What Happened: According to a 10x Research report, Gary Gensler, the current SEC chair, is expected to step down soon after the presidential transition, allowing the incoming administration to appoint a new leader aligned with its policy goals.

Previous transitions have followed a similar timeline, with new SEC chairs confirmed in the spring after presidential elections, such as Jay Clayton in May 2017 and Gensler in April 2021.

This anticipated change comes …

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