[CNBC: White House Reviews Candidates for Four Vacant CFTC Commissioner Seats, Filling Vacancies May Become a Condition in CLARITY Act Negotiations] According to a report by Jinse Finance on September 5, citing three sources familiar with the matter, the U.S. White House has reviewed potential candidates for the four vacant commissioner seats at the CFTC. However, it remains uncertain when or if formal nominations will be made. Currently, the CFTC has only one commissioner, Chairman Michael Selig, while the agency is typically composed of five bipartisan commissioners. The vacancies have become a contentious issue in the negotiations surrounding the CLARITY Act. Democratic lawmakers argue that while the bill aims to expand and delineate the regulatory authority of the SEC and CFTC over digital assets, both agencies are facing significant vacancies in key positions. The Senate is expected to hold a critical procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15. Sources indicate that the White House's commitment to filling the CFTC vacancies could be one of the conditions for securing Democratic support. Even if the bill advances in the Senate, the legislative process may be delayed until the lame-duck session after the November elections due to the fall congressional schedule and the midterm elections.