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Who is Dan Gallagher, the Robinhood attorney Trump may pick to replace SEC head Gary Gensler?
Officials from Donald Trump’s transition team are reportedly preparing a shortlist of candidates for major financial agency leadership positions, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). tweet Dan Gallagher, a former Republican SEC commissioner (2011-2015) and current legal head at Robinhood, is a prominent contender for SEC chair, as multiple insiders have confirmed. Gallagher is particularly favored by cryptocurrency executives, many of whom supported Trump’s campaign with significant financial contributions. Despite his current status as the frontrunner, sources indicate that discussions ... (full story)