Michael S. Selig
Tracked across 15 events · 266 articles · First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last active Aug 19, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: As CFTC Chairman, Michael S. Selig is the recipient of the senators' letter and will be central to any regulatory action on prediction markets.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The U.S. United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked emergency authority on August 11, 2026, ordering prediction market Kalshi to continue operating despite a lawsuit filed by New Mexico — New…
Impact: As CFTC Chairman, Michael S. Selig publicly defended the agency's jurisdiction and criticized United States — New York's actions. His statements and the emergency order are key to the CFTC's stance.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig issued strong statements defending federal authority and criticizing state interference. He has embraced prediction markets while vigorously defending CFTC jurisdiction.
Jul 14, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Michael S. Selig>>>, Chairman of the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission>>>, has publicly stated that United States — Minnesota>>>'s law turns lawful operators into felons and is a flagrant incursion into federal regulatory authority.
May 19, 2026 · 26 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Michael S. Selig>>>, Chairman of the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission>>>, supported the development, emphasizing its role in risk management, price discovery, and positioning the United States>>> as a digital asset hub.
May 29, 2026 · 18 articles
Domestic
Impact: Michael S. Selig, Chairman of the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, applauded the introduction of the SILVER Act and offered to work with Congress.
Jun 11, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Michael S. Selig, as Chairman of the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is the direct recipient of the senators' letter demanding an investigation into Polymarket and answers regarding the CFTC's regulatory authority.
Jun 26, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
President Donald Trump will host cryptocurrency executives at the United States — White House on Wednesday, as U.S. financial regulators prepare to advance their framework for digital assets. The SEC on Tuesday proposed rules that…
Impact: CFTC Chair expected to attend, representing the agency's engagement with the crypto industry.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Michael S. Selig is the Commissioner of the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission who has argued for the agency's exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
A United States — Superior Court of Washington for King County judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering Kalshi, a New York-based prediction market platform, to sharply curtail its operations in Washington state. Judge John McHale…
Impact: As CFTC Chair, Selig publicly defended federal oversight and threatened legal action against states, reinforcing the agency's stance.
Aug 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: CFTC Chairman Selig praised the court's decision, reinforcing the agency's stance that federal law preempts state bans.
Jul 27, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Michael S. Selig, CFTC Chairman, praised the ruling, stating that United States — Arizona's actions set a dangerous precedent.
Apr 09, 2026 · 22 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Michael S. Selig, CFTC chair, has touted drug-trial contracts as a way for patients to hedge treatment costs.
Jul 16, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Selig, the CFTC chair, has pledged to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets, setting the regulatory tone for this case.
Jul 16, 2026 · 103 articles
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