“Traditionally, presidents decide who chairs the SEC,” Gensler indicated a possible departure.
Former SEC officials Dan Gallagher, Paul Atkins, and Commissioner Mark Uyeda, all critics of current crypto policies, are potential replacements.
Gary Gensler, the current Chairman of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), may soon be replaced, with Donald Trump’s transition
team reportedly considering potential candidates.
Although Trump pledged in July to remove Gensler on the
first day of a second term, he cannot technically do so without cause until
Gensler’s term concludes in 2026. Cryptocurrency policy remains central to
Trump’s focus in selecting a new SEC head.
Crypto Regulation Faces Criticism
Dan Gallagher, Source: LinkedIn
Dan Gallagher, former SEC commissioner and current Chief
Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs Officer at Robinhood Markets, is a
potential candidate, according to Reuters. Gallagher has openly criticized
Gensler’s regulatory methods, particularly regarding cryptocurrency.
During a Congressional hearing in September, he argued that
the SEC’s enforcement-driven approach has created uncertainty, harming
innovation and weakening the United States’ position in digital asset markets.
Former SEC Commissioner Considered
Paul Atkins, Source: LinkedIn
Paul Atkins, another former SEC commissioner who was part of
Trump’s 2016 transition team, is also reportedly under consideration. Atkins
currently leads Patomak Global Partners and serves as co-chair of the Token
Alliance, an industry group promoting digital asset acceptance.
Mark Uyeda, Source: LinkedIn
In a 2022 interview, he expressed agreement with the SEC’s
stance on Bitcoin’s non-security status but criticized Gensler’s
enforcement-driven regulatory strategy.
Another possible candidate is SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda,
who was reappointed in January. Uyeda has held various SEC roles, including as
an advisor to former Chairman Jay Clayton. He has been outspoken in his
disapproval of the SEC’s handling of crypto issues, labelling its policies a
“disaster” and calling for a top-down change.
Trump Team Weighs Appointees
While Gensler has achieved high-profile settlements,
including a $4.5 billion agreement with Terraform Labs, industry figures argue
that the SEC’s lack of clear crypto guidelines has undermined compliance
efforts.
In October, Gensler hinted at a possible departure, stating:
“Traditionally, presidents decide who chairs the SEC.”
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s transition spokesperson, stated
that no final decision on potential appointees has been made.
Gary Gensler, the current Chairman of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), may soon be replaced, with Donald Trump’s transition
team reportedly considering potential candidates.
Although Trump pledged in July to remove Gensler on the
first day of a second term, he cannot technically do so without cause until
Gensler’s term concludes in 2026. Cryptocurrency policy remains central to
Trump’s focus in selecting a new SEC head.
Crypto Regulation Faces Criticism
Dan Gallagher, Source: LinkedIn
Dan Gallagher, former SEC commissioner and current Chief
Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs Officer at Robinhood Markets, is a
potential candidate, according to Reuters. Gallagher has openly criticized
Gensler’s regulatory methods, particularly regarding cryptocurrency.
During a Congressional hearing in September, he argued that
the SEC’s enforcement-driven approach has created uncertainty, harming
innovation and weakening the United States’ position in digital asset markets.
Former SEC Commissioner Considered
Paul Atkins, Source: LinkedIn
Paul Atkins, another former SEC commissioner who was part of
Trump’s 2016 transition team, is also reportedly under consideration. Atkins
currently leads Patomak Global Partners and serves as co-chair of the Token
Alliance, an industry group promoting digital asset acceptance.
Mark Uyeda, Source: LinkedIn
In a 2022 interview, he expressed agreement with the SEC’s
stance on Bitcoin’s non-security status but criticized Gensler’s
enforcement-driven regulatory strategy.
Another possible candidate is SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda,
who was reappointed in January. Uyeda has held various SEC roles, including as
an advisor to former Chairman Jay Clayton. He has been outspoken in his
disapproval of the SEC’s handling of crypto issues, labelling its policies a
“disaster” and calling for a top-down change.
Trump Team Weighs Appointees
While Gensler has achieved high-profile settlements,
including a $4.5 billion agreement with Terraform Labs, industry figures argue
that the SEC’s lack of clear crypto guidelines has undermined compliance
efforts.
In October, Gensler hinted at a possible departure, stating:
“Traditionally, presidents decide who chairs the SEC.”
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s transition spokesperson, stated
that no final decision on potential appointees has been made.
Coinbase Enters Prediction Markets as the Amazonification of Financial Platforms Gathers Pace
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
