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Leadership Change at CCI
Sheila Warren, the CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has announced her resignation, effective January 2025. The announcement comes just before the Trump administration begins its term. Ji Kim, CCI’s chief legal officer, will step in as acting CEO, while Warren will remain involved as Senior Global Policy Officer.
Optimism for Crypto Regulation
The CCI, an advocacy group for fair cryptocurrency regulation, has been actively engaging with lawmakers and global markets to shape crypto policies. Despite stepping down, Warren expressed confidence in the organization’s ability to achieve favorable regulatory outcomes in the U.S., as it has in other regions.
Warren Reflects on Industry Shifts
In a recent statement, Warren highlighted the changes in the crypto landscape since she became CCI’s first CEO three years ago. “It was a different era, before the FTX collapse and the regulatory challenges under Gary Gensler,” she said.
Trump Administration’s Potential Impact
Many in the crypto industry are optimistic about the Trump administration’s potential support for crypto adoption. Marcin Kaźmierczak, COO of RedStone, suggested that pro-crypto policies could accelerate the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi), bringing it into the mainstream.
Upcoming SEC Leadership Shift
The departure of SEC Chair Gary Gensler, known for his strict approach to crypto regulation, is set for January 2025. Trump has nominated Paul Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner and crypto advocate, to take over. Trump described Atkins as a proponent of transparency and investor protection.
