CFTC chair

New CFTC Chair Nominee Could Impact SHIB, Shibarium and DeFi Markets

November 20, 2025

Michael Selig, nominated to lead the CFTC, emphasized a balanced approach to crypto oversight, focusing on on-chain markets and DeFi. His confirmation could impact platforms like Shibarium, influencing liquidity, transaction efficiency, and potential institutional engagement, signaling a more structured regulatory framework for digital assets.

Community·Policy·Regulation

Trump’s New CFTC Pick Michael Selig Faces Senate Hearing Next Week

November 12, 2025

Michael Selig, President Trump’s nominee for CFTC chair, will face a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on November 19 as the agency anticipates regulatory shifts in digital assets. His nomination follows the withdrawal of Brian Quintenz, and if confirmed, Selig could serve as the CFTC’s sole leadership voice.

October 1, 2025

White House Pulls CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz After Crypto Pushback

Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the CFTC was withdrawn after concerns from