Overview
- SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed Lindman’s appointment and publicly welcomed him to the task force.
- Lindman spent five years at Chainlink as deputy general counsel, overseeing cross‑jurisdictional compliance and advising on token and smart‑contract issues.
- He served as a primary liaison in a March 2025 meeting with the task force that focused on token taxonomy and record‑keeping standards.
- Lindman replaces Michael Selig, who left the chief counsel role after moving to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- Market reports noted a brief rebound in Chainlink’s LINK price near $8 following the announcement.