Prospective CFTC chair’s nomination advances through committee

CointelegraphThursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:22:37 PM
Prospective CFTC chair’s nomination advances through committee
  • Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham's nomination has advanced through the Senate Agriculture Committee, bringing President Trump's pick closer to confirmation. This change in leadership could impact the regulatory landscape of cryptocurrency markets in the U.S.
  • The nomination of Mike Selig, who supports regulatory oversight in digital asset markets, is significant as it aligns with ongoing discussions about the need for a regulatory framework in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector.
  • As the Senate prepares to vote on a cryptocurrency market structure bill, the outcome of Selig's nomination could influence the direction of U.S. crypto regulation, reflecting broader debates on how to effectively oversee digital assets.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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