According to Eleanor Terrett, Democrat Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has officially announced her departure from the CFTC, with her final day set for May 31 (source: @EleanorTerrett on Twitter, May 16, 2025). Romero has been a key figure in shaping crypto regulation, and her exit introduces short-term uncertainty regarding future CFTC enforcement and oversight policies. Traders should monitor potential shifts in regulatory tone as new leadership could affect digital asset market volatility and compliance requirements.