Congratulations, E. J. Antoni - A New Chapter for the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Day 79 of 100 Days of TRUF

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) has a new leader - and it’s someone who knows firsthand the challenges of restoring trust in America’s economic data.

E.J. Antoni, long a sharp and candid voice on the reliability of official statistics, has been appointed as the new head of the BLS. It’s not an easy role to step into, but it is an essential one - because reliable, transparent data is the foundation of sound decision-making for markets, policymakers, and everyday Americans.

At TRUF.NETWORK, we believe this moment marks a rare opportunity to rebuild that trust. And we stand ready to help.

A Familiar Conversation

Late last year, before a key CPI release, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Antoni on one of our pre-CPI X Spaces discussions. Over the course of the conversation, he broke down the economic picture under the Biden administration with precision and candor — pointing to the gaps, distortions, and “phoney-baloney” metrics that too often cloud the truth.

He also underscored how unconventional signals can reveal the real state of the economy when official figures fall short. It was a reminder that finding the truth often requires looking where others don’t — and at Truflation, that’s exactly our mission. We deliver real-time, crypto-native, and tamper-resistant indexes designed to cut through distortions and see the economy as it really is.

That conversation feels even more relevant today.

Why This Matters

Markets rely on accurate numbers, not adjusted narratives. From interest rates to inflation hedging, from wage negotiations to budget planning, the quality of the data matters. The BLS has long been a reference point for such data, but public trust in those numbers has been eroding.

With Dr. Antoni now at the helm, there’s a chance to modernize how we collect, calculate, and publish critical statistics, embracing new methodologies and technologies that match the speed and complexity of today’s economy.

And yes, that includes exploring decentralized, verifiable data infrastructure like TRUF.NETWORK.

Looking Ahead

We congratulate E.J. Antoni on his appointment and wish him the best in leading one of the most important (and scrutinized!) statistical agencies in the world.

To mark the occasion, we’re sharing a short clip from our conversation with him during that pre-CPI X Space. You’ll hear the same clarity and conviction that makes him well-suited for the role - and you’ll see why we’re optimistic about what’s possible when data is treated not as a political tool, but as a public good:

To listen to the full conversion with E.J. Antoni, click here: https://x.com/i/spaces/1ynKODjpBlXGRe