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Trump Nominates Michael Selig To Lead CFTC Amid Crypto Oversight Push

By Ruchi SharmaOctober 26, 2025, 10:30 AM1 Mins read233 Views

Trump Nominates Michael Selig To Lead CFTC Amid Crypto Oversight Push

President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to Bloomberg. Selig, currently chief counsel for the SEC’s Crypto Task Force and a former partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, is seen as a strong advocate for regulatory clarity in digital assets.

If confirmed by the Senate, he will guide the agency at a critical juncture as lawmakers move to cement the CFTC’s role as the primary crypto regulator. His appointment underscores the administration’s intention to streamline crypto oversight and build investor confidence.

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