Amir Zaidi Joins CFTC as Chief of Staff to Oversee Regulated BTC Futures

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Release Time: 01/01/2026 02:45:56

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Amir Zaidi, a key figure in the launch of BTC as a hedge against inflation through regulated Bitcoin futures, has rejoined the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as Chief of Staff. The CFTC announced this development on January 1, with Chair Michael Selig emphasizing Zaidi's experience in shaping regulations for evolving markets. Zaidi previously worked at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, overseeing the development of the U.S. Bitcoin futures market. His return comes at a time when Congress is moving toward digital asset legislation related to the CFTC.

BlockBeats news: On January 1st, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially announced that Amir Zaidi, a key policymaker who previously advocated for the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the U.S., has returned to the CFTC after six years away, assuming the role of Chief of Staff.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig stated that as Congress prepares to send digital asset market structure legislation to the President's desk, Amir Zaidi will provide experience and expertise as the CFTC develops regulations applicable to the rapidly evolving commodities markets. Zaidi held multiple positions at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, serving as Director of Market Oversight for the last two years of his tenure, during which he oversaw and facilitated the establishment of the first regulated Bitcoin futures market in the United States.

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