CoinRank

U.S. CFTC APPOINTS AMIR ZAIDI AS NEW CHIEF OF STAFF, FORMERLY LED BITCOIN FUTURES CERTIFICATION

2026-01-01 13:00:00 9 hours ago CoinRank

CONTENT

According to an announcement on the CFTC’s official website, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig has appointed Amir Zaidi as the agency’s new Chief of Staff.

Amir Zaidi previously held multiple roles at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, including Head of the Division of Market Oversight. During his tenure, he oversaw the certification and deployment of Bitcoin futures contracts—the first federally regulated cryptocurrency products.

Prior to returning to the CFTC, Amir Zaidi served as Global Head of Compliance at a major broker-dealer and introducing broker firm.

WRITER’S INTRO

CoinRank Exclusive brings together primary sources from various fields to provide readers with the most timely and in-depth analysis and coverage. Whether it's blockchain, cryptocurrency, finance, or technology industries, readers can access the most exclusive and comprehensive knowledge.