The Pomp Podcast CFTC Chair Reveals The Government’s New Plan For Crypto & AI | Mike Selig
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Mar 25, 2026 Mike Selig, chairman of the CFTC and former SEC task force member, helps shape rules for derivatives, crypto, prediction markets, and AI. He discusses coordination between regulators, how AI and crypto change market risk, on-chain regulation and intermediaries, and the coming rules for perpetual futures and AI-driven trading agents.
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CFTC And SEC Are Coordinating Crypto Policy
- The CFTC and SEC are coordinating to harmonize crypto rules and avoid inconsistent regulatory outcomes.
- Mike Selig described Project Crypto and a new memorandum of understanding to align definitions, guidance, and staff coordination across both agencies.
Purpose Fit Rules For AI Crypto And Prediction Markets
- Emerging technologies need purpose-fit, merit-neutral rules rather than one-size-fits-all regulation.
- Selig argued AI, prediction markets, and blockchain are synergistic and require tailored but consistent frameworks to avoid bias against any technology.
Force Exchanges To Screen Manipulable Contracts
- Let federally regulated exchanges police contract listings to limit manipulation and protect markets.
- Selig noted the CFTC issued guidance and requested comments so exchanges understand obligations around readily manipulable contracts.