Bitcoin Futures Pioneer Rejoins CFTC as Chief of Staff

Amir, A Pioneering Figure, Brings Vitality To The CFTC At CFTC’s Chairman Michael Selig Request Me Joined As The New Chief Of Staff. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Always Welcomed Key Figures, But Now They Welcomed Amir Back In A Major Move.

A Look Back At Amir’s Career

I Was Appointed Amir Zaidi As The New Chief Of Staff, And This Wasn’t By Chance, He Actually Worked At CFTC From 2010 To 2019, Doing A Crucial Job Of Overseeing And Launching The First Federally Regulated Bitcoin Futures And Now He's Back In Power. This Pioneering Move Of Bitcoin Futures Date Back To 2017 When Both CME And Cboe Futures Self—Certified These New Bitcoin Futures Contracts, This Changed The Course Of U.S.—Listed Trading Forever.

Professional Background

After His Grand Time At CFTC, Amir Worked At TP ICAP As Their Global Head Of Compliance. Now He's Back At CFTC And This Is Being Seen As A Significant Move, Notably The CFTC Plays An Essential Role In Drafting Crypto Regulations In 2026. Chairman Selig Has Emphasized His Commitment To Creating Clear Rules Instead Of Relying On Enforcement. As An Evidence, Agency Already Implemented Measures To Bring The U.S. Regulated Venues Closer To Traditional Cryptocurrency Trading.

Amir's Vision For The Future

Speaking Of His Return To CFTC, Amir Mentioned His Desire To Assist In Carrying Forth Chairman Selig’s Pro-Innovation Agenda As The Derivatives Markets Evolve. This Move Coincides With Selig’s Swearing In As The Chairman Just A Few Days Ago On December 18th As Confirmed By The Senate And With Trump’s Nomination In October.

Impact On Cryptocurrency Regulation

Another Proof Of This Expectation Is Amir’s Return, He As A Pioneer From U.S. Crypto Market Structure Discussions Expected To Dominate In 2026. This Happens Just As Digital-asset Legislation Is Moving Towards President’s Tables And A Move To Place Crypto Actions Onshore. His Knowledge Will Be Key In Creating Rules For Crypto In Future.”