CFTC's Christy Goldsmith Romero to Resign on May 31 Amid Commissioner Turnover

Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, announced she will resign on May 31. This follows her February declaration to exit after the confirmation of Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair. The agency is at a critical juncture in cryptocurrency regulation. Her departure comes alongside other commissioners, with Caroline Pham and Summer Mersinger also stepping down. Kristin Johnson will remain as the only Democratic commissioner. Brian Quintenz, expected to be favorable towards crypto, awaits a confirmation hearing.