{"id":50948,"date":"2026-03-05T15:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/?p=50948"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:43:30","slug":"mike-selig-confirmed-as-a-bitcoin-2026-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/conference\/mike-selig-confirmed-as-a-bitcoin-2026-speaker","title":{"rendered":"Mike Selig Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MichaelSelig\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MichaelSelig\">Mike Selig<\/a>, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American crypto regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin 2026<\/a> \u2014 bringing the voice of Washington&#8217;s most Bitcoin-forward regulatory agency to the world&#8217;s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2025 as the 16th Chairman of the CFTC, Selig <a href=\"http:\/\/Michael Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American crypto regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 \u2014 bringing the voice of Washington's most Bitcoin-forward regulatory agency to the world's largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2025 as the 16th Chairman of the CFTC, Selig began his career as a law clerk for then-CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo, before moving into private practice advising financial institutions, trading platforms, and digital asset developers on compliance with securities and commodities laws. He returned to government in 2025 as chief counsel for the SEC's Crypto Task Force, serving as senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, before taking the helm at the CFTC. WilmerHale Since taking office, Selig has moved fast. He launched the &quot;Future-Proof&quot; initiative \u2014 a sweeping review of existing CFTC regulations, many written for agricultural futures markets, to determine what needs to be rebuilt from the ground up to accommodate blockchain-native markets, digital assets, and AI-driven trading platforms. In late January 2026, he and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins jointly launched Project Crypto, an initiative to harmonize oversight between the two agencies and encourage compliant onshore trading. BitcoinEthereumNews.com Throughout, Selig has been explicit about his governing philosophy: sharply criticizing the prior regime's regulation-by-enforcement approach, and instead arguing for bespoke rulebooks, pathways to registration, and regulatory guidance that meets the industry where it actually operates \u2014 globally, transparently, and on-chain. Yahoo Finance At a moment when U.S. crypto policy is being written in real time, Selig's presence at Bitcoin 2026 carries significant weight. His appearance will give attendees a direct, unfiltered look at how the regulatory future of Bitcoin is being shaped \u2014 and what it means for the next era of American financial markets.\">began<\/a> his career as a law clerk for then-CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo, before moving into private practice advising financial institutions, trading platforms, and digital asset developers on compliance with securities and commodities laws. He returned to government in 2025 as chief counsel for the SEC&#8217;s Crypto Task Force, serving as senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, before taking the helm at the CFTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since taking office, Selig has moved fast. He <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/news\/trump-appointed-cftc-chair-launches-proof\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/news\/trump-appointed-cftc-chair-launches-proof\">launched<\/a> the &#8220;Future-Proof&#8221; initiative \u2014 a sweeping review of existing CFTC regulations, many written for agricultural futures markets, to determine what needs to be rebuilt from the ground up to accommodate blockchain-native markets, digital assets, and AI-driven trading platforms. In late January 2026, he and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins jointly launched Project Crypto, an initiative to harmonize oversight between the two agencies and encourage compliant onshore trading.  Throughout, Selig has been explicit about his governing philosophy: sharply criticizing the prior regime&#8217;s regulation-by-enforcement approach, and instead arguing for bespoke rulebooks, pathways to registration, and regulatory guidance that meets the industry where it actually operates \u2014 globally, transparently, and on-chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a moment when U.S. crypto policy is being written in real time, Selig&#8217;s presence at Bitcoin 2026 carries significant weight. His appearance will give attendees a direct, unfiltered look at how the regulatory future of Bitcoin is being shaped \u2014 and what it means for the next era of American financial markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WE&#39;RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE CFTC CHAIR MIKE SELIG AS A BITCOIN 2026 SPEAKER \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<br><br>AMERICA IS EMBRACING BITCOIN! \ud83d\ude80 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hIIQ2GbhKP\">pic.twitter.com\/hIIQ2GbhKP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Bitcoin Conference (@TheBitcoinConf) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheBitcoinConf\/status\/2018323579314520071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitcoin 2026 Returns to Las Vegas Bigger Than Ever<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bitcoin 2026 Conference - Get Your Tickets Today!\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zCgwHtG40hg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin 2026<\/a><\/strong> will take place <strong>April 27\u201329<\/strong> at <strong>The Venetian, Las Vegas<\/strong>, and is expected to be the biggest Bitcoin event of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focused on <strong>the future of money<\/strong>, Bitcoin 2026 will bring together Bitcoin builders, investors, miners, policymakers, technologists, and newcomers from around the world. The event will feature a wide range of <strong>pass types<\/strong>, including <strong>general admission passes designed specifically for those new to Bitcoin<\/strong>, alongside premium passes for professionals, enterprises, and institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With multiple stages, immersive experiences, technical workshops, and headline keynotes, Bitcoin 2026 is designed to serve both first-time attendees and long-time Bitcoiners shaping the next era of global adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Past Bitcoin Conferences in the U.S.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin\u2019s flagship conference has scaled dramatically over the past five years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2021 \u2013 Miami<\/strong>: 11,000 attendees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2022 \u2013 Miami<\/strong>: 26,000 attendees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2023 \u2013 Miami<\/strong>: 15,000 attendees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 \u2013 Nashville<\/strong>: 22,000 attendees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 \u2013 Las Vegas<\/strong>: 35,000 attendees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Get Your Bitcoin 2026 Pass<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin Magazine readers can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">save 10% on Bitcoin 2026 tickets<\/a><\/strong> for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay at The official hotel of Bitcoin 2026, The Venetian, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jampack.com\/events\/bitcoin-2026\/book?_gl=1*1pc0hss*_gcl_au*MTQxMjg1ODY3My4xNzcwMTUxMTMx*_ga*OTk0MzIxNjU2LjE3NjIzNjQ1MDE.*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzAxNTExMzAkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzcwMTUxMTM2JGo1NCRsMCRoMTM5ODY0Njg3Ng..\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jampack.com\/events\/bitcoin-2026\/book?_gl=1*1pc0hss*_gcl_au*MTQxMjg1ODY3My4xNzcwMTUxMTMx*_ga*OTk0MzIxNjU2LjE3NjIzNjQ1MDE.*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzAxNTExMzAkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzcwMTUxMTM2JGo1NCRsMCRoMTM5ODY0Njg3Ng..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>get a guaranteed low rate (saving $437) plus 15% off your pass<\/strong><\/a>. Be <strong>in the middle<\/strong> of where the fun is all happening, and where <strong>the networking never ends.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring your <strong>whole team<\/strong> to Bitcoin 2026 and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026\/tickets?_gl=1*ct9kvb*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzE4NzUwMDUuQ2p3S0NBaUFrdkRNQmhCTUVpd0FuVUE5QmRnLURXLWlVTGtJU0Y5T3cxcnhvQ3AyY2o3b095Wi1wUEcyNklMeEdyLTJlbmExZG1tVzRCb0N5UWdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTc5NzQwNTI5Mi4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga*MTgwODA5Nzg3Ny4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzE5NDU2MDEkbzMwJGcxJHQxNzcxOTYxMzEzJGoxOCRsMCRoMTA2Mjc0NzQ5OQ..\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026\/tickets?_gl=1*ct9kvb*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzE4NzUwMDUuQ2p3S0NBaUFrdkRNQmhCTUVpd0FuVUE5QmRnLURXLWlVTGtJU0Y5T3cxcnhvQ3AyY2o3b095Wi1wUEcyNklMeEdyLTJlbmExZG1tVzRCb0N5UWdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTc5NzQwNTI5Mi4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga*MTgwODA5Nzg3Ny4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzE5NDU2MDEkbzMwJGcxJHQxNzcxOTYxMzEzJGoxOCRsMCRoMTA2Mjc0NzQ5OQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get 20% off your entire order<\/a><\/strong>, bring more than six in a group and get <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026\/tickets?_gl=1*vj6kio*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzE4NzUwMDUuQ2p3S0NBaUFrdkRNQmhCTUVpd0FuVUE5QmRnLURXLWlVTGtJU0Y5T3cxcnhvQ3AyY2o3b095Wi1wUEcyNklMeEdyLTJlbmExZG1tVzRCb0N5UWdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTc5NzQwNTI5Mi4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga*MTgwODA5Nzg3Ny4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzI1NTM3MDgkbzM2JGcxJHQxNzcyNTYzMDA0JGo2MCRsMCRoMjA2ODg0MDI0NQ..\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026\/tickets?_gl=1*vj6kio*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzE4NzUwMDUuQ2p3S0NBaUFrdkRNQmhCTUVpd0FuVUE5QmRnLURXLWlVTGtJU0Y5T3cxcnhvQ3AyY2o3b095Wi1wUEcyNklMeEdyLTJlbmExZG1tVzRCb0N5UWdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTc5NzQwNTI5Mi4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga*MTgwODA5Nzg3Ny4xNzY4MjM0OTY1*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzI1NTM3MDgkbzM2JGcxJHQxNzcyNTYzMDA0JGo2MCRsMCRoMjA2ODg0MDI0NQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25% off<\/a><\/strong> for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/contact#volunteer\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/contact#volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteer at Bitcoin 2026<\/a><\/strong> and get Pro Pass access plus exclusive perks.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> The Venetian, Las Vegas<br>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Dates:<\/strong> April 27\u201329, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With tens of thousands of attendees expected and hundreds of major speakers like Arthur Hayes already confirmed, <strong>now is the time to lock in your ticket<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Bitcoin 2026 Tickets \u2014 Save 10%<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Attend Bitcoin 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin 2026 is the definitive gathering for anyone serious about the future of money. With <strong>500+ speakers<\/strong>, <strong>multiple world-class stages<\/strong>, and programming spanning <strong>Bitcoin fundamentals, open-source development, enterprise adoption, mining, energy, AI, policy, and culture<\/strong>, the conference brings every corner of the Bitcoin ecosystem together under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From headline keynotes on the <strong>Nakamoto Stage<\/strong> to deep technical sessions for builders, institutional strategy discussions for enterprises, and beginner-friendly <strong>Bitcoin 101<\/strong> education, Bitcoin 2026 is designed for everyone\u2014from first-time attendees to the leaders shaping Bitcoin\u2019s global adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to learn, build, invest, network, or influence, <strong>Bitcoin 2026 is where Bitcoin\u2019s next chapter is written<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitcoin 2026 Pass Types: Something for Everyone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin 2026 offers a range of pass options designed to meet the needs of newcomers, professionals, enterprises, and high-net-worth Bitcoiners alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin 2026 General Admission Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for newcomers and those looking to experience the heart of the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited access on <strong>Days 2 &amp; 3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry to <strong>Main Stage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>Genesis Stage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full access to the <strong>Expo Hall<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GAB26-300x179.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin 2026 General Admission Pass\" class=\"wp-image-50173\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GAB26-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GAB26.png 555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Bitcoin 2026 Pro Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for professionals, operators, and serious Bitcoin participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Includes <strong>all General Admission features<\/strong>, plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full 3-day access<\/strong>, including <strong>Pro Day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry to the <strong>Pro Pass Reception<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>Enterprise Hall<\/strong>, <strong>Enterprise Stage<\/strong>, and <strong>Networking Lounge<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conference App networking features<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the <strong>Bitcoin For Corporations Symposium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry to <strong>Compute Village<\/strong> and <strong>Energy Stage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complimentary lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated registration and check-in<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reserved seating at Main Stage<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Huge savings<\/strong> when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jampack.com\/events\/bitcoin-2026\/book?_gl=1*1pc0hss*_gcl_au*MTQxMjg1ODY3My4xNzcwMTUxMTMx*_ga*OTk0MzIxNjU2LjE3NjIzNjQ1MDE.*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzAxNTExMzAkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzcwMTUxMTM2JGo1NCRsMCRoMTM5ODY0Njg3Ng..\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jampack.com\/events\/bitcoin-2026\/book?_gl=1*1pc0hss*_gcl_au*MTQxMjg1ODY3My4xNzcwMTUxMTMx*_ga*OTk0MzIxNjU2LjE3NjIzNjQ1MDE.*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzAxNTExMzAkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzcwMTUxMTM2JGo1NCRsMCRoMTM5ODY0Njg3Ng..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bundle your hotel and Pro Pass<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ProB26-300x173.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin 2026 Pro Pass\" class=\"wp-image-50174\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ProB26-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ProB26.png 565w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\ud83d\udc0b Bitcoin 2026 Whale Pass<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-inclusive, premium Bitcoin 2026 experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Includes <strong>all Pro Pass features<\/strong>, plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reserved seating at Main Stage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-inclusive gourmet food and beverages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry to <strong>Whale Night<\/strong> and <strong>Whale Reception<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>all official after-parties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking app access to connect with other <strong>Whales<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium access to <strong>The Deep<\/strong> \u2014 an exclusive networking lounge with intimate speaker sessions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complimentary stay at The Venetian <\/strong>when you bundle your whale pass and hotel (use promo code &#8216;WHALEHOTEL&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jampack.com\/events\/bitcoin-2026\/book?_gl=1*1pc0hss*_gcl_au*MTQxMjg1ODY3My4xNzcwMTUxMTMx*_ga*OTk0MzIxNjU2LjE3NjIzNjQ1MDE.*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzAxNTExMzAkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzcwMTUxMTM2JGo1NCRsMCRoMTM5ODY0Njg3Ng..\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jampack.com\/events\/bitcoin-2026\/book?_gl=1*1pc0hss*_gcl_au*MTQxMjg1ODY3My4xNzcwMTUxMTMx*_ga*OTk0MzIxNjU2LjE3NjIzNjQ1MDE.*_ga_0DERRDZLC2*czE3NzAxNTExMzAkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzcwMTUxMTM2JGo1NCRsMCRoMTM5ODY0Njg3Ng..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most immersive way to experience Bitcoin 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/event\/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&amp;promoCodeInput=WEB10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhaleB26-300x172.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin 2026 Whale Pass\" class=\"wp-image-50175\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhaleB26-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhaleB26.png 571w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf89 <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/bitcoin-week\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/bitcoin-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin 2026 After Hours Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ticket to the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most deals are done with a drink in your hand. Get <strong>exclusive access to 3 official Bitcoin 2026 after-parties<\/strong> across Las Vegas \u2014 each with a 2-hour open bar \u2014 where the real conversations happen and the best connections are made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to <strong>3 official Bitcoin 2026 after-parties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2-hour<\/strong> open bar at each event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evening events<\/strong> across Las Vegas, April 27\u201329<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network<\/strong> with Bitcoiners, builders, and industry leaders after hours <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2026.b.tc\/bitcoin-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AfterPartyTicketthumb572x4582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50732\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AfterPartyTicketthumb572x4582.png 572w, https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AfterPartyTicketthumb572x4582-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>More headline speaker announcements are coming soon. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss Bitcoin 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American crypto regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 \u2014 bringing the voice of Washington&#8217;s most Bitcoin-forward regulatory agency to the world&#8217;s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Confirmed by the U.S. Senate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3786,"featured_media":50950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5491],"tags":[76,480,1620,6295],"class_list":{"0":"post-50948","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-conference","8":"tag-bitcoin","9":"tag-bitcoin-conference","10":"tag-cftc","11":"tag-mike-selig"},"author_data":{"id":3786,"name":"Jenna Montgomery","nicename":"jennamontgomery","avatar_url":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jenna-Montgomery.jpg"},"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/B26-Blue-VIP-2.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3786"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50948\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}