Michael Selig is an American lawyer who was sworn in as the 16th chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on December 22, 2025. His ascent to the chair places him at the nexus of federal market oversight, where his background in regulatory law informs the agency’s approach to futures, options, and the evolving arena of digital assets. Selig’s leadership is framed by a long-standing association with the CFTC and a career anchored in public service, policy development, and market integrity. He is an alumnus of The George Washington University, where he developed the legal training that underpins his regulatory work. His trajectory within the CFTC reflects a deep familiarity with the agency’s enforcement mission and its mandate to protect participants in futures and derivatives markets, including those participating in the crypto and sports-betting ecosystems.
Michael Selig
American lawyer Michael Selig serves as the 16th chair of the U.S. CFTC, guiding enforcement and digital-asset policy.
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