Chainlink Labs has announced the departure of Taylor Lindman, who has taken on a new role as chief counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force. This appointment comes as Lindman fills the position previously held by Michael Selig, who left to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in December 2025. Chainlink Labs expressed gratitude for Lindman’s five years of service, highlighting their commitment to modernizing the U.S. financial system.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who oversees the Crypto Task Force, confirmed Lindman’s new role, voicing her faith in his capabilities to make significant contributions to the initiative. Lindman’s experience at Chainlink included positions as both associate general counsel and deputy general counsel, where he played a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards both in the U.S. and internationally.
In March 2025, Lindman participated in discussions with the Crypto Task Force regarding vital topics like crypto regulation, token taxonomy, and securities record-keeping requirements. Prior to joining Chainlink Labs, he gained experience as an associate at Perkins Coie from 2018 to 2021 and at Debevoise & Plimpton from 2016 to 2018, accumulating nearly a decade of legal expertise spanning both blockchain and traditional finance sectors.
The chief counsel in the SEC serves as a senior legal advisor, guiding legal interpretations, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and supporting leadership in decision-making processes. The Crypto Task Force was founded amidst a policy shift during the Trump administration, with its original lineup, announced by Commissioner Peirce in March 2025, consisting of 14 members. This group included crypto industry veterans and representatives from various SEC divisions, with Landon Zinda and Veronica Reynolds serving in senior advisory roles.
Since its establishment, the SEC Crypto Task Force has engaged in outreach sessions and roundtable discussions to solicit feedback from industry stakeholders, academics, and market participants about the regulatory landscape for digital assets. Lindman’s appointment reflects ongoing efforts to incorporate industry expertise into the regulatory framework governing cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
