CoinWorld news, the White House denies blocking the nomination of Democratic SEC and CFTC commissioners, stating that it has requested the Democratic Party to provide a list of candidates in order to gain clarity in the negotiations over the CLEAR Act. The White House rebutted Senate Democrats' allegations that the Trump administration refused to nominate Democratic commissioners, emphasizing that it has asked the Democratic Party to recommend candidates for the SEC and CFTC vacancies but has not yet received a response. The White House stated that Senate Democrats are spreading a "false narrative" regarding appointments to independent agencies. The controversy draws attention as bipartisan lawmakers call for filling the minority seats on the SEC and CFTC, which are expected to play a central role in any final crypto market structure law. The CLEAR Act would set rules for the digital asset market and define how the SEC and CFTC regulate different parts of the crypto industry.