
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has informed U.S. President Donald Trump about stepping down as the head of the U.S. securities watchdog earlier today.
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His final act was hitting blockchain company Ripple with a bombshell lawsuit right before ending his long-lasting tenure.
While it's not clear who will be the next SEC chair, Clayton states that the agency will continue to pursue its mission:XRP Back in $2 World, Bitcoin (BTC) Caught in Crossfire, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Let Bulls Down
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"I know the women and men of the SEC will continue to pursue their mission — protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly and efficient markets and facilitating capital formation — with passion, professionalism and mutual respect. It has been the honor and privilege of my professional life to serve the public alongside them."
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