Leaders of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee urged President Donald Trump to quickly fill four vacant seats at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, warning that the agency is currently unprepared for a significantly expanded role in cryptocurrency regulation.
In an official letter, lawmakers stated that the proposed CLARITY Act could grant the CFTC broader authority over digital asset markets and related trading activities.
Committee members warned that the lack of a fully staffed commission could delay critical rulemaking efforts at a time when crypto markets and derivatives trading are rapidly evolving.
Analysts view the move as another sign of growing pressure in Washington to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, as U.S. agencies continue competing for oversight authority within the crypto sector.