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Michael Selig's CFTC Chair Nomination Heads for Senate Vote After Committee Clearance

Thursday Nov 20 2025 20:30

2 min

Table of Contents

1. Article Summary
2. Senate Vote Looms for Selig's CFTC Chair Nomination
3. Questions Raised on Conflicts of Interest and Digital Asset Policies
4. Incomplete Succession and Commissioner Vacancies
5. CFTC Initiatives Under Pham's Leadership
6. Future Implications for Digital Asset Regulation

Article Summary

Michael Selig's nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is advancing to a Senate floor vote.
The nomination has sparked debate regarding policies on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and digital assets.
Four commissioner seats at the CFTC remain open, adding to the uncertainty.

Senate Vote Looms for Selig's CFTC Chair Nomination

After clearing a committee hurdle, Michael Selig’s nomination to chair the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is headed for a crucial vote on the Senate floor. Republican leaders with the Senate Agriculture Committee stated in a Thursday notice that they had advanced Selig’s nomination following a Wednesday hearing. The vote reportedly proceeded along party lines, with no Democrats supporting Selig as US President Donald Trump’s pick to replace acting Chair Caroline Pham.

Questions Raised on Conflicts of Interest and Digital Asset Policies

The prospective CFTC chair answered questions from senators on Wednesday regarding potential conflicts of interest, his policy positions on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and digital assets, and the lack of leadership at the federal agency. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal supported his confirmation, citing Selig’s support for a digital asset market structure bill moving through Congress.

Incomplete Succession and Commissioner Vacancies

Selig was Trump’s second pick to chair the CFTC following the withdrawal of Brian Quintenz’s nomination. Selig will need support from at least 50 senators to be confirmed. Even if Selig were to be confirmed quickly, Trump has not announced any nominees to fill the two remaining Republican and two Democratic seats at the CFTC. Since September, Pham has served as the agency’s sole Republican commissioner.

CFTC Initiatives Under Pham's Leadership

Under Pham, the CFTC has been working to implement recommendations on digital asset regulation and policy as directed by the White House, in what the agency called a “crypto sprint.” The initiative involves the CFTC working closely with the Securities and Exchange Commission to regulate and provide clarity on cryptocurrencies.

Future Implications for Digital Asset Regulation

It remains to be seen how these developments will influence the future of digital asset regulation in the United States. With a significant number of vacant commissioner seats at the CFTC, the direction of regulatory policy for digital assets remains uncertain.

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Written by:

Sophia Claire

Michael Selig's CFTC Chair Nomination Heads for Senate Vote After Committee Clearance

Article Summary

Senate Vote Looms for Selig's CFTC Chair Nomination

Questions Raised on Conflicts of Interest and Digital Asset Policies

Incomplete Succession and Commissioner Vacancies

CFTC Initiatives Under Pham's Leadership

Future Implications for Digital Asset Regulation

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