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List of Flash News about CFTC Chair nomination

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2025-10-25
15:20
Caroline Pham Confirms White House Nominee Mike Selig to Lead CFTC: What It Means for BTC, ETH Futures and Crypto Derivatives

According to @EleanorTerrett, CFTC Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham confirmed via X that Mike Selig is the White House nominee to replace her at the helm of the agency. Source: x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1982105023187501100; x.com/CarolineDPham/status/1982088937376997558. The CFTC is the primary U.S. regulator for derivatives markets, including digital asset derivatives, and its Chair is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, making leadership changes directly relevant for compliance and rulemaking that affect trading venues. Source: cftc.gov/About/AboutTheCFTC; cftc.gov/About/Commissioners. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures and options are listed on CME and fall under CFTC oversight, so traders in crypto derivatives should track policy and supervisory signals during the nomination and confirmation process. Source: cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin/bitcoin.html; cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/ether/ether.html; cftc.gov/IndustryOversight/TradingOrganizations/DCMs.

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2025-10-01
14:21
White House Withdraws Brian Quintenz CFTC Chair Nomination After Winklevoss Clash in 2025: Implications for BTC and ETH Futures

According to the source, the White House withdrew the nomination of former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to serve as CFTC Chair following a clash with Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, creating near-term policy uncertainty for crypto derivatives oversight. According to the CFTC, the agency regulates U.S. derivatives markets including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures, making leadership changes material to rulemaking and enforcement priorities impacting digital asset derivatives. According to CME Group, BTC and ETH futures and options are listed on CME under CFTC jurisdiction, so traders should monitor any shifts in regulatory timelines or guidance that could affect margin requirements, liquidity, and compliance workflows. According to the CFTC’s published mandate, the Chair sets the regulatory agenda and enforcement posture, which can influence market structure and risk management expectations for crypto market participants.

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2025-06-04
00:25
CFTC Chair Nomination Hearing Set for June 10: Key Implications for Crypto Market Regulation

According to @EleanorTerrett, the Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a nomination hearing for CFTC Chair nominee Brian Quintenz on June 10 at 3:00 PM EST. This hearing is critical for traders as the CFTC plays a central role in regulating U.S. crypto derivatives markets. The appointment of Quintenz, known for his prior crypto-friendly stances, could influence future policy direction and market oversight, potentially impacting the volatility and compliance landscape for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum (Source: @EleanorTerrett on Twitter).

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