In an intresting political development, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp officially appointed Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, where she will fill current Senator Johnny Isakson’s seat.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported that Kemp was considering Loeffler on Friday, with the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, AP and other outlets confirming its reporting earlier this week. Loeffler will take office on Jan. 1, 2020.