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Who is Michael Selig? Trump nominates pro-crypto lawyer to head CFTC

https://cointelegraph.com/news/who-is-michael-selig-trump-nominates-pro-crypto-lawyer-to-head-cftc

Aaron Wood

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🇺🇸United States

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Selig is described as pro-crypto and aims to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the world.'
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The CFTC is expected to take a larger role in crypto regulation under Selig's leadership.
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BTC is mentioned as a cryptocurrency that would fall under CFTC regulation if the Responsible Financial Innovation Act passes.