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SEC Names Chainlink Veteran Taylor Lindman Chief Counsel to Crypto Task Force

The move reflects a shift toward more technically informed digital-asset rulemaking.

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.