2025-12-23 03:25 |
Selig's leadership may accelerate regulatory clarity and innovation in digital asset markets, potentially positioning the US as a global crypto hub. The post Pro-Bitcoin Michael Selig officially sworn in to lead CFTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »
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Michael Selig is confirmed as CFTC chair, ending a long interim period at the US derivatives regulator. Selig signals a narrower enforcement focus as Congress weighs expanding the CFTC’s crypto authority.
2025-12-19 10:45 | |
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In a package of confirmations, the U.S. Senate approved Mike Selig to lead the CFTC and Travis Hill to run the FDIC, both with major potential reach into crypto.
2025-12-19 04:27 | |
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Acting US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Caroline Pham will join crypto firm MoonPay when Mike Selig is confirmed as the regulator’s next chairman. [...]
2025-12-18 13:31 | |
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The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector.
2025-12-18 02:00 | |
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Mike Selig is positioned to replace Acting Chair Caroline Pham at the CFTC if confirmed. The CFTC has already expanded crypto oversight through collateral approvals and spot trading permissions. Travis Hill’s confirmation would formalise his interim role at the FDIC and continue crypto-friendly banking policies.
2025-12-12 16:17 | |
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Trump’s CFTC pick Michael Selig heads for a Senate vote as the agency scraps “actual delivery” rules, greenlights spot crypto on futures bourses, and tests RWA collateral. Michael Selig, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission,…
2025-12-12 15:04 | |
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Mike Selig, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, testified at his confirmation hearing in the Senate.
2025-11-20 00:17 | |
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Mike Selig, currently the SEC’s Chief Counsel of the Crypto Task Force, is President Trump’s new nominee to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The news comes after Trump formally withdrew Brian Quintenz’s name from consideration on Sept.
2025-10-28 19:59 | |
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has reacted to the recent nomination of Michael Selig as the 16th chairman of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
2025-10-27 19:06 | |
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New reports reveal that United States President Donald Trump has picked pro-crypto Michael Selig as the new chair nominee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The CFTC’s role involves overseeing the futures, options, and crypto markets, ensuring these industries operate fairly and transparently while protecting participants from fraud and manipulation.
2025-10-26 02:00 | |
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President Donald Trump has picked SEC's Mike Selig for CFTC chairmanship. This comes as US lawmakers work to put the agency at the helm of crypto affairs. The post Michael Selig Picked to Lead US CFTC, Industry Leaders React appeared first on Coinspeaker.
2025-10-26 14:40 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine Trump Picks SEC Crypto Counsel Michael Selig to Lead CFTC President Donald Trump is about to select Michael Selig to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
2025-10-27 22:56 | |
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Trump appoints Michael Selig as CFTC chair, elevating an SEC veteran to lead US crypto regulation and industry coordination. The post Trump taps Michael Selig to lead CFTC: Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2025-10-27 22:39 | |
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Mike Selig, the newly-appointed chief counsel for the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, was previously a New York-based partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
2025-3-4 01:40 | |
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These simple modifications to the SEC’s current regulatory framework for crypto asset issuance, staking, custody and trading can foster greater innovation without relying on new acts of Congress, says Willkie’s Mike Selig.
2024-10-29 23:33 | |
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Crypto lawyers John Deaton and Mike Selig took to Twitter to debunk misconceptions about the judge Torres’ decision regarding XRP’s security status. The legal experts sought to clarify the ruling amid what they deemed to be widespread inaccuracies perpetuated by…
2023-7-31 13:53 | |
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The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
2023-1-24 18:04 | |
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Crypto regulation remains a dark forest. In the year ahead, the SEC and CFTC will likely push the boundaries of their existing authorities through novel enforcement actions, says attorney Mike Selig.
2022-12-24 22:33 | |
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Matador's capital raise approval could enhance its Bitcoin strategy, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor confidence in crypto assets. The post Canadian Bitcoin custodian Matador approved to raise up to $58M to expand Bitcoin treasury appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The approval enhances Abu Dhabi's status as a blockchain hub, promoting innovation and regulatory compliance in digital finance. The post Abu Dhabi Global Market approves USDT on TRON for regulated activities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ghana's regulatory framework for crypto could boost economic diversification, attract fintech investment, and enhance financial inclusion. The post Ghana legalizes Bitcoin and crypto trading under new regulatory framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently argued that the launch of TRUMP three days before President Donald Trump's inauguration derailed what would have been a 70-vote Senate majority for the CLARITY Act and turned a unified crypto-policy push into a partisan battle.
David Sacks announced on Dec. 18 that Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman confirmed a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act. “We look forward to finishing the job in January!” The problem: a January markup isn't finishing anything.
The proposal could stimulate small-scale crypto use and investment, potentially boosting innovation and adoption in the digital currency sector. The post House lawmakers draft plan to ease taxes on small stablecoin transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.