Michael S. Selig

As the Chairman of the United States===Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Michael S. Selig has publicly shifted his stance to strongly support prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket. His actions are central to the Trump administration's intervention in the legal dispute, advocating for federal oversight over state regulation.

United States===United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig emphasized that United States===Arizona's actions set a dangerous precedent and that intimidation is not an acceptable tactic to circumvent federal law. He praised the court's order.

As the chairman of the United States===United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Michael S. Selig has publicly criticized United States===Arizona's criminal prosecution of Kalshi, calling it a 'jurisdictional dispute and entirely inappropriate'. He has indicated the CFTC is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating its options.

Michael S. Selig, United States===United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair, has made prediction markets a central issue for the commission, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction. His actions, including filing lawsuits against states, underscore the United States===United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission's commitment to regulating these markets.

Michael S. Selig, Chairman of the United States===Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has indicated the agency is reassessing its involvement in these jurisdictional disputes, signaling possible support through amicus briefs or intervention. His comments are referenced by Polymarket to support its claims.