• Establishing a unified framework for crypto regulation, reducing confusion and promoting growth.
• Fostering a supportive environment for emerging technologies and products.
• Positioning the US as the “Crypto Capital of the World” through clear regulatory guidelines and collaboration with the SEC.

Michael Selig, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s new leader, was sworn in as the agency’s 16th chairman, replacing Caroline Pham, who stepped down after serving as acting chair since January. A pro-crypto advocate, Selig, who’ve been previously served as the chief counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A Pro-Crypto Leader

Michael Selig’s appointment is considered to be a positive move for the entire crypto industry, as he has vowed to support the growth of innovative technologies like crypto and blockchain, avoiding a “regulation by enforcement” approach. He will be serving the position until April 2029.

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Pham’s Legacy

Pham, who is leaving to join MoonPay as chief legal officer and chief administrative officer, said the CFTC had “refocused on our mandate to promote responsible innovation and fair competition” under her leadership. Her proactive approach to supporting crypto regulation has been praised by industry experts.

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Selig’s Vision

Michael Selig has expressed his enduring commitment to leading the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at a “pivotal time” for the industry. With emerging technologies and products, Congress is poised to pass digital asset market structure legislation.

“We are at a unique moment as a wide range of novel technologies, products, and platforms are emerging, retail participation in the commodity markets is at an all-time high, and Congress is poised to send digital asset market structure legislation to the President’s desk, cementing the US as the Crypto Capital of the World.”

On Monday, White House crypto czar David Sacks said Selig  and SEC chair Paul Atkins were a “dream team to define clear regulatory guidelines.”

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