Mark T. Uyeda Named Acting Chairman of SEC

Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down
The newly inaugurated Trump White House taps the contrarian commissioner as temporary head amid a slew of walk-outs from the agency.
Pro-Crypto Mark Uyeda Named Acting SEC Chair With Gensler Gone
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,
Gensler Resigns as Mark Uyeda Becomes Acting SEC Chair
Gary Gensler resigns as SEC Chair, replaced by pro-crypto Mark Uyeda. Major regulatory changes continue with shifts at the CFTC.
Trump names Mark Uyeda acting SEC chair
President Donald J. Trump has named SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda as the agency’s acting chair. Uyeda, a Republican commissioner since 2022, will lead the SEC until Paul Atkins, Trump’s pick for SEC chair, is confirmed by the Senate. Gary Gensler, who led the SEC in the Biden administration, left office Jan. 20.
Trump taps crypto-friendly Mark Uyeda as acting SEC chair
The appointment likely signals a loosening of the SEC’s cyrptocurrency policy during the second Trump presidency.
Trump taps Republican Mark Uyeda as acting SEC chairman, White House says
Uyeda takes over from Gary Gensler, Biden’s SEC chairman whose agenda led him to clash with Wall Street and the cryptocurrency industry.
XRP Prices Rise On Trump Naming Mark Uyeda As Acting SEC Chief Who Wants To End 'War On Crypto'
Ripple's XRP prices increased to £2.56 ($3.14) at 7:25 a.m. ET on 21st January after momentarily retreating to £2.47 ($3.02) after US President Donald Trump named pro-crypto Mark Uyeda the acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Donald Trump Appoints Pro-Crypto Mark Uyeda as SEC’s Acting Chair
Donald Trump, newly inaugurated as President, has appointed Mark Uyeda as the SEC's acting chairman with Gary Gensler stepping down.
President Trump appoints Mark Uyeda acting SEC chair
Uyeda will serve as the interim head of Wall Street’s top cop while Trump’s pick for permanent chair, Paul Atkins, waits to be confirmed by the Senate.
Mark Uyeda becomes SEC chair: could Ripple’s lawsuit see a breakthrough?
Mark Uyeda’s appointment as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a pivotal moment for the regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies in the US. As Gary Gensler steps down,
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It's Official: Gary Gensler Is Out at the SEC, and Crypto-Friendly Mark Uyeda Is In
President Donald Trump has elevated Republican Commissioner Mark Uyeda to take over the SEC from a now-departed Gary Gensler.
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Gary Gensler Steps Down as SEC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Mark Uyeda Takes the Helm
Gary Gensler exits the SEC, and acting chair Mark Uyeda signals a pro-crypto shift in the agency’s approach. Uyeda’s ...
SEC’s crypto actions dropped by 30% in Gensler’s final year
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s crypto-related enforcement actions dropped by 30% in the last year under former ...