Trump Nominates SEC Crypto Task Force’s Selig as CFTC Chair

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Selig, a member of the SEC’s cryptocurrency task force, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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  • CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission): A U.S. federal agency that regulates the derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swaps.
  • SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): The federal agency responsible for enforcing securities laws and regulating the securities industry in the United States.
  • Crypto Task Force: A specialized group within the SEC focused on monitoring and enforcing regulations related to digital assets and cryptocurrencies.