The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is facing a period of significant leadership turnover, with Acting Chair Caroline Pham planning to step down after a new chair is appointed. Additionally, Commissioner Summer Mersinger has announced her intention to become the CEO of the Blockchain Association in June. If both positions are vacated, the CFTC will be left with an equal 1:1 balance between Democratic and Republican commissioners, potentially affecting its influence on legislative proceedings. This transition coincides with Congress reviewing a bill that aims to expand the CFTC’s regulatory scope over cryptocurrencies, a subject currently under review by the commission.