Senate Agriculture Committee
Trump's CFTC Pick, Mike Selig, Clears Hurdle on Way Toward Confirmation Vote
The day after his confirmation hearing, the Senate Agriculture Committee made a quick vote to push Mike Selig toward the overall Senate for a final vote.
Trump's Pick to Run CFTC, Selig, Tells Senators Crypto a 'Critical Mission' at Agency
Mike Selig, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, testified at his confirmation hearing in the Senate.
Trump Nominee Mike Selig Set for CFTC Confirmation Hearing as Crypto Bill Advances
Trump’s CFTC pick will face senators just as crypto legislation starts moving through Congress again.
Senate Ag Releases Long-Awaited Version of Crypto Market Structure Legislation
The bill brings Congress a step closer to firmly defining how the CFTC and SEC can oversee crypto.
Senate Agriculture's Top Dem: Crypto Market Structure Effort Needs 'Serious Changes'
Two Senate committees – Banking and Agriculture – need to agree on a crypto market structure bill, and Ag's ranking Democrat outlined several areas to edit.
Trump's CFTC Pick Says U.S. Can Boost Crypto Innovation and Shield Consumers
Brian Quintenz told senators at his confirmation hearing for CFTC chairman that Congress needs to ensure "full promise" of digital assets' potential.
FTX Money Backed US Lawmakers With Future of Crypto in Their Hands
The campaigns of 38% of those on the four most important committees, including key leaders, got money from former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other executives, according to Federal Election Commission records.
CFTC Chairman Suggests 'Pause' to Overhaul Senate Bill Following FTX Debacle
Rostin Behnam said in light of recent events lawmakers should make sure the bill has no gaps.
US CFTC’s Behnam Will Testify at FTX Hearing in Senate
The chairman is the first witness listed so far by the Senate Agriculture Committee as it prepares a hearing on the FTX blowup.
At Stake in the US Midterms: The Future of Money
With some seminal regulatory legislation up for consideration, the makeup of Congress in 2023 matters not only to crypto natives but to everyone.
