On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows President Trump to fire commissioners of the SEC and CFTC at will, a decision that overturns a long-standing 91-year precedent.
This ruling raises important questions about the independence of federal regulatory agencies, particularly in the context of the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
As the implications of this decision unfold, it remains to be seen how it will affect regulatory oversight and the broader financial markets.