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Hey everyone. You're watching CoinDesk. I'm Jen Sanassi. Our next guest made CoinDesk's 50 most

influential list for her work pulling no punches in pursuing

crypto-friendly policy aims. Acting CFTC chair, Caroline, fam, joins the program now. Caroline,

congratulations. Thank you so much. It's a huge honor. It actually means a lot to me.

Well, let's reflect a little bit on 2025. We know that you spearheaded the crypto sprint,

and it really has been a sprint at the CFTC. When you reflect on the last 12 months, what would

you say you are proud to say that you've achieved? You know, what I love about this administration

and being able to serve under President Trump

is that the mantra has really been about promises made and promises kept.

And so the administration began with a very strong mandate to make America the crypto capital

of the world. And so I've been very proud to help deliver and execute on this promise. And so that's why first you have the president's executive order, which established the president's

working group on digital asset markets.

You saw us deliver that report with all the recommendations in July, including many

recommendations for the CFDC using our existing authority.

And so I was proud to be part of developing the US crypto roadmap.

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