Selig Turns up the Heat as CFTC Readies Its Own Crypto Rules
Bitcoin · Published Aug 20, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT

Article Summary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has ordered agency staff to prepare a backup regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets if Congress fails to advance the stalled Clarity Act.
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What Happened
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has ordered agency staff to prepare a backup regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets if Congress fails to advance the stalled Clarity Act.
Why It Matters
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Market Context
Published by Bitcoin. Category: Regulation. Published Aug 20, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT.
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