Ripple CEO Calls for Pro-Crypto SEC Chair After Trump’s Victory

• Ripple’s Garlinghouse urges SEC reforms, advocating for pro-crypto leadership changes.
• Hester Peirce, “Crypto Mom,” emerges as a key candidate to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
• Giancarlo, Brummer, and Cuban are also considered for SEC, each with unique crypto policy stances.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has welcomed Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, urging the incoming administration to prioritize regulatory reform.

Garlinghouse highlighted the need for replacing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, recommending candidates like former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo or ex-acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks. He believes these leaders could bring much-needed balance and provide clear guidance for digital assets.

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Hester Peirce: A Pro-Crypto Candidate for SEC Chair?

While Garlinghouse has specific preferences, reports suggest Hester Peirce, nicknamed “Crypto Mom,” is among the top contenders to replace Gensler.

Peirce has consistently criticized the SEC’s reliance…