US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig will be a speaker at the Bitcoin 2026 conference to be held in Las Vegas in 2026. Selig was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 16th chairman of the CFTC in December 2025. Selig started his legal career alongside J. Christopher Giancarlo, a former member of the commission, and then served as a consultant to financial institutions and digital asset initiatives. In 2025, he returned to duty as the chief legal advisor of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force, served as a senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins for a while, and then became the chairman of the CFTC.
Regulatory Policies Followed by Mike Selig
After taking office, Selig launched the “Future-Proof” initiative, which aimed to comprehensively overhaul existing CFTC regulations. This initiative aims to restructure old regulations specifically designed for agricultural futures to cover blockchain-based markets, digital assets and artificial intelligence-based trading platforms. In January 2026, a joint program called Project Crypto was launched with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. Thanks to this project, it is envisaged to ensure audit compatibility between the two institutions and to promote local trade in accordance with the regulations.
Agenda and Participants at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference
The Bitcoin 2026 conference will take place at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas on April 27-29, 2026. The organization aims to bring together developers, investors, miners, policy makers, technologists and startups in the crypto world. In addition to general attendee tickets, the conference will also offer privileged pass options for professionals, institutions and high-net-worth users.
It is expected that the event, which will include sessions on different stages, technical workshops and keynotes, will emphasize new strategies for the global adoption of Bitcoin. It was reported that in addition to Mike Selig, many leading names from the industry will be present as speakers at the conference.
Growth of Bitcoin Conferences in Past Years
In the last five years, the number of participants at Bitcoin conferences in the USA has grown and attracted attention. The events held in Miami in 2021 and 2022 hosted thousands of people. More than 15 thousand participants attended the conference, which was also held in Miami in 2023. Nashville in 2024 and Las Vegas again in 2025 hosted tens of thousands of participants.
Bitcoin 2026 stands out as one of the largest events expected to be met with more interest than previous years by continuing this growth trend.
Organizers are of the opinion that the event will allow serious discussions about the future of the monetary system and the sharing of the most current practices in the sector. Many topics such as basic Bitcoin information, open source development, use in institutions, mining, energy, artificial intelligence and regulation will be covered in the program.
Different ticket options are offered to attend the conference. In addition to main entrance tickets, a Pro Pass for professional-level attendees, a Whale Pass covering all access and premium services, and special tickets for evening events are available. Group discounts and volunteering opportunities also stand out.
It is stated that new speaker announcements will be made at the Bitcoin 2026 conference and prominent industry leaders will directly convey information to the participants with their speeches that will shape the agenda.
