Commissioner Mark Uyeda will take over running the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as the agency awaits the Senate confirmation on

Mark Uyeda has been appointed Acting Chair of the SEC following Gary Gensler’s resignation, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Known for his pro-crypto stance,

SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda launched a crypto task force dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the task force.