Trump Nominates Michael Selig to Lead CFTC in a Pro-Crypto Direction
President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling a potential shift toward crypto-friendly regulation. Selig, a seasoned expert in digital asset markets, previously advised the SEC and CFTC, and played a key role in the agency's crypto task force.
His nomination follows the withdrawal of a prior candidate, though reasons remain unspecified. Selig aims to prioritize 'Freedom, Competition and Innovation' in US markets, with ambitions to establish the country as the global hub for cryptocurrency.