February 24 News: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cryptocurrency Working Group has announced an important personnel change. Chainlink Deputy General Counsel Taylor Lindman has officially joined the group as Chief Legal Officer, replacing Michael Selig. This appointment is seen by the market as a significant signal of further professionalization of the U.S. digital asset regulatory system.
On February 23, Chainlink confirmed Lindman’s departure on its official X platform and expressed gratitude for his legal and compliance contributions over the past five years. Public information shows that during his tenure, Lindman was mainly responsible for regulatory compliance in U.S. and international jurisdictions, and he has long been involved in key issues such as token classification, legal frameworks for smart contracts, and standards for digital asset recordkeeping. He has also frequently communicated and coordinated with policymakers.
Notably, as early as March last year, Lindman served as the primary liaison between Chainlink and the SEC during cryptocurrency regulatory meetings, focusing on token attribute definitions and compliance record requirements, demonstrating his deep experience in crypto compliance and blockchain regulatory policy.
This personnel change also involves Michael Selig, who has now become Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), further highlighting the talent movement and policy coordination trend among U.S. regulators in the digital asset field. Meanwhile, former Coin Center Policy Director Landon Zinda continues to serve as Senior Advisor, and Veronica Reynolds is participating as a digital asset legal expert.
The Cryptocurrency Working Group was established in January 2025, led by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. Its core goal is to develop a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, promote token compliance, establish legal standards for blockchain, and systematize Web3 regulation policies. Since its inception, the group has held multiple roundtable discussions with industry organizations, aiming to shift from an “enforcement-first” approach to a more forward-looking regulatory path.
With industry-background legal experts joining, the pace of development in U.S. crypto regulation, digital asset classification standards, and smart contract compliance rules is expected to accelerate in 2026.
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