CFTC hires SEC crypto task force adviser with blockchain forensics chops

First reported June 15, 2026 by Cointelegraph · covered by 3 sources

CFTC hires SEC crypto task force adviser with blockchain forensics chops

The CFTC staff appointment came amid the US Congress seeking to overhaul federal financial regulators’ roles over digital assets with the CLARITY Act.

Jun 15, 2026 · byCointelegraph

CFTC hires SEC crypto adviser as digital asset debate heats up

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed SEC crypto task force adviser Donald Battle as chief data innovation officer as lawmakers continue debating the future of U.S. digital asset regulation. According to a Monday announcement from CFTC Chair Michael Selig,…

Jun 15, 2026 · byCrypto.news

CFTC hires SEC adviser with blockchain forensics expertise as digital asset oversight heats up

The CFTC's strategic hire signals a shift towards enhanced internal capabilities and collaboration in digital asset regulation. The post CFTC hires SEC adviser with blockchain forensics expertise as digital asset oversight heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Jun 15, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing