{"id":19899,"date":"2025-10-25T10:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=19899"},"modified":"2025-10-25T10:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:02:04","slug":"michael-selig-appointed-by-trump-as-head-of-cftc-what-does-this-mean-for-cryptocurrencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/2025\/10\/25\/michael-selig-appointed-by-trump-as-head-of-cftc-what-does-this-mean-for-cryptocurrencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Selig appointed by Trump as head of the CFTC: What does this mean for cryptocurrencies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-unexpected-reversal-in-a-chaotic-regulatory-climate\">An Unexpected Reversal in a Chaotic Regulatory Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>CFTC<\/strong> is currently going through one of the most unstable periods in its history. The agency has found itself with <strong>just one commissioner in office<\/strong>, a situation that several outgoing members have described as dangerous, even warning of the risk of a &#8220;<strong>financial Wild West<\/strong>.&#8221; In this regulatory vacuum, the acting chairman has made numerous unprecedented unilateral decisions, creating <strong>major uncertainty for <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-investing\/\">crypto<\/a> derivatives markets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 President Trump selects Michael Selig as CFTC chair amid crypto growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VeFZITp8U6\">pic.twitter.com\/VeFZITp8U6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BitcoinMagazine\/status\/1981803171447001436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial nomination of <strong>Brian Quintenz<\/strong> seemed to have consensus support. A former CFTC commissioner and respected figure in the <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/learn\/blockchain\/\">blockchain<\/a> industry, Quintenz enjoyed massive backing from major players in the sector. But the <strong>Winklevoss brothers<\/strong>, founders of Gemini, <strong>led an aggressive campaign against his candidacy<\/strong>. Their fierce opposition eventually pushed Trump to withdraw the nomination in early April, restarting the selection process from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This chaotic context highlights the growing tensions between different visions of <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-investing\/\">crypto<\/a> regulation. On one side, some advocate for a <strong>structured framework<\/strong> that would bring clarity and legitimacy to the market. On the other, a faction prefers maintaining <strong>a light or even weakened regulatory framework<\/strong>, in the name of innovation and entrepreneurial freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"michael-selig-a-sec-profile-that-changes-the-game\">Michael Selig: A SEC Profile That Changes the Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michael Selig<\/strong> didn&#8217;t appear on any list of potential candidates, making his selection all the more intriguing. Currently a senior advisor at the SEC, Selig works <strong>closely with Paul Atkins<\/strong>, the current Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This privileged relationship could be his main asset in his new role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His time at the SEC<\/strong> suggests a possible convergence between the two major U.S. financial regulators. Until now, the CFTC and SEC have often adopted <strong>divergent approaches<\/strong> to cryptocurrencies, creating legal <strong>confusion<\/strong> that has been costly for businesses. The CFTC treats <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/learn\/crypto\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/learn\/crypto\/ethereum\/\">Ethereum<\/a> as commodities, while the SEC has long considered the majority of tokens to be unregistered securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selig&#8217;s arrival could <strong>mark a turning point toward increased coordination<\/strong> between these two institutions. Such collaboration would establish consistent guidelines, reducing the regulatory uncertainty that currently hinders institutional adoption. For traders and DeFi projects, this could potentially mean <strong>fewer jurisdictional conflicts<\/strong> and clearer rules of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/go-bitget\/charles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$10 in just a few clicks<\/a><\/strong> by buying your crypto on Bitget right now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/go-bitget\/charles\" href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/go-bitget\/charles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1.png\" alt=\"cta with blue background for bonus Bitget 10 dollars activate bonuses\" class=\"wp-image-18527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1.png 900w, https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1-768x171.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-direction-for-the-american-crypto-market\">What Direction for the American Crypto Market?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Predicting Selig&#8217;s approach remains speculative in the absence of public statements about his vision for crypto regulation. His background at the SEC suggests a deep understanding of traditional financial markets, but there&#8217;s no guarantee he will apply the same philosophy to digital assets. The <strong>Senate confirmation process will take several months<\/strong>, giving the industry an opportunity to analyze his positions during hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some observers suggest his nomination might satisfy the objectives of the Winklevoss brothers, who seem to <strong>prefer a less interventionist regulator<\/strong> rather than one who imposes too much structure. Others see it as <strong>an opportunity to establish a balanced framework<\/strong>, protecting investors without stifling technological innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For crypto markets, the interim period remains marked by uncertainty. <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/trading\/\">Trading<\/a> volumes for <strong>Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives<\/strong> on U.S. regulated platforms continue to grow, despite the institutional ambiguity. The community hopes Selig will <strong>quickly clarify his position on crypto ETFs<\/strong>, DeFi protocols, and the classification of different types of tokens. His confirmation could <strong>trigger a significant upward movement<\/strong>, as market participants adjust their positions based on his first official statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/why-investing-in-xrp-over-ethereum-makes-more-sense-for-long-term-gains\/\">Why Investing in XRP Over Ethereum Makes More Sense for Long-Term Gains<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/keeta-surges-by-17-can-kta-hit-1-amidst-crypto-boom\/\">Keeta Surges by 17%: Can KTA Hit $1 Amidst Crypto Boom?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/will-trump-pardon-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried\/\">Will Trump Pardon FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Trump has reportedly chosen Michael Selig to lead the CFTC amid regulatory turmoil in the US. This unexpected move, following Brian Quintenz&#8217;s contentious departure under pressure from the Winklevoss twins, could reshape the federal approach to digital assets. Who is Michael Selig, and why is his nomination stirring up significant buzz in the crypto ecosystem?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":19896,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","faq_titre":"","questions_frequentes":"","custom_permalink":""},"categories":[11,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-altcoins","category-crypto-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Trump Appoints Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how Trump&#039;s pick, Michael Selig, leading the CFTC post-Quintenz departure, affects crypto regulation in the US.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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