Mike Selig
Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows
Recently confirmed Chair of the CFTC overseeing regulatory approvals for crypto exchanges and derivatives platforms. Known for publicly defending prediction markets as commodities rather than gambling through op-eds and viral videos, and for filing legal briefs asserting CFTC jurisdiction over prediction markets. Discussed across crypto and finance podcasts for his significant influence on cryptocurrency and derivatives regulation.
Episode Appearances
Bankless · Feb 20, 2026
ROLLUP: Prediction Market War | Base Leaves Optimism | Tomasz Exits EF | Clarity Act Lives | Harvard Buys ETH
“New CFTC chair filing friend-of-court brief defending CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets; past Bankless podcast guest”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 19, 2026
Zuckerberg Answers if Social Media is Addictive & The Rich Are Having More Babies Again
“CFTC head drawing regulatory line in sand; wrote WSJ op-ed and posted viral video defending prediction markets as commodities not gambling”
Thinking Crypto News & Interviews · Jan 9, 2026
TRUMP IS ABOUT TO PUMP CRYPTO WITH MASSIVE QE PLANS!
“Recently confirmed CFTC chair overseeing regulatory approvals for crypto exchanges and derivatives platforms”
Thinking Crypto News & Interviews · Jan 8, 2026
Crypto Regulation News! Market Structure Bill & Banks vs Stablecoin Yield! with Cody Carbone
“Newly confirmed CFTC Chair with extensive crypto derivatives and commodities market experience”