The executive order doesn’t explicitly mention enforcement, but observers expect that the assertion of total authority over the agencies could sway their approach to policing bad actors.

P resident Donald Trump has issued an executive order that requires independent government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek White House approval bef

President Donald Trump’s executive order grasping far greater control over independent federal agencies embraces a constitutionally questionable theory that presidents dating back to Ronald Reagan have considered – and ultimately rejected.

The order weighing on the federal agency's independence could also have implications on enforcement activity, concerned observers say.

The order will require all independent federal agencies and executive branches to now submit draft regulations so they can be reviewed by the White House.

The Securities and Exchange Commission dropped lawsuits against both firms, signaling a major shift in crypto regulation. Is it regulatory relief or political favoritism?

The Trump administration has taken another step to centralize the executive branch with a new order that “reins in independent agencies.” | The White House's latest executive order would give the president greater control over federal agencies typically shielded by cross-term leadership appointments and dismissal protections.

The order doesn’t apply to the Fed’s monetary policy, but calls for oversight of Fed regulations.

A new executive order gives President Donald Trump's appointees more power over independent agencies, including how the Fed regulates banks. But monetary policy will remain under the central bank's full control.

Trump’s new executive order brings independent agencies under White House review, but now needs congressional backing to ensure lasting accountability and reduced burdens.

Crypto legislation could be on the horizon, sources said. That could spark fresh inflows into crypto as institutions are encouraged by greater clarity.