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SEC Names Chainlink’s Taylor Lindman Chief Counsel to Crypto Task Force

The move brings industry technical expertise into the SEC’s rulemaking effort led by Commissioner Hester Peirce.

Overview

  • Commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed Lindman’s appointment and publicly welcomed him to the SEC Crypto Task Force.
  • Taylor Lindman replaces Michael Selig, who left the SEC role for a leadership post at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
  • Chainlink acknowledged Lindman’s departure after five years, noting his work on compliance, token and smart contract issues, and engagement with policymakers.
  • Lindman previously served as a liaison in a 2025 meeting with the task force focused on token taxonomy and record-keeping standards for digital assets.
  • The SEC’s Crypto Task Force, launched in January 2025 to develop digital-asset frameworks and host public roundtables, also includes advisors Landon Zinda and Veronica Reynolds, while market coverage noted a brief LINK price rebound near $8 tied to the news.