CFTC’s New Chairman Brings Crypto Heavyweights to the Table
Mike Selig hasn’t wasted any time in his new role as CFTC chair. Just weeks into the job, he’s rebuilt the agency’s Innovation Advisory Committee — and the first names on the roster are some of the biggest in crypto and market infrastructure.
Executives from several crypto companies are joining forces with leaders from Nasdaq, CME Group, ICE, and Cboe to help shape how the U.S. approaches digital asset oversight. It’s one of the strongest signals yet that the CFTC is preparing to take a far more proactive role in setting the rules for crypto, AI-driven finance, and next-generation market systems.
With the public invited to submit more nominees through January, this committee is shaping up to be a major driver of how the regulatory landscape evolves in 2026 and beyond.