According to ChainCatcher and Cointelegraph, former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Damian Williams, who played a crucial role in several high-profile cryptocurrency cases. This appointment is temporary, as Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer used a "blue slip" to block the confirmation vote for Clayton. Clayton can serve as interim U.S. Attorney for up to 120 days without Senate confirmation, with his term set to continue until around August 20.
It is worth noting that Clayton has previously stated that he is a "firm believer in crypto technology" and described Bitcoin as an important store of value.
