Donald Trump has put forward Michael Selig, who currently serves as the lead counsel for the SEC's crypto task force, as his pick to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This nomination marks a deliberate move toward more cohesive cryptocurrency oversight, drawing on Selig’s background in fostering cooperation between the SEC and CFTC. The decision aligns with bipartisan initiatives aimed at clarifying the CFTC’s jurisdiction in the crypto sector, as legislators seek to define the agency’s responsibilities in the rapidly changing digital asset arena, according to a
At the same time, Port3 Network has reinforced its status as a key infrastructure provider for the Web3 AI agent landscape. In October, the network secured five major partnerships, broadening the reach of its AI data signals across agent creation, deployment, and security. These collaborations, highlighted in a
 The AI agent sector is gaining further traction through its applications in defense and enterprise. BigBear.ai, a significant player in defense AI, has experienced a 300% increase in its stock price this year, fueled by contracts with the U.S. military and airports. The company’s ConductorOS AI platform, paired with Tsecond’s durable hardware, supports edge computing for tactical teams, while its veriScan technology has reduced international airport processing times to just 10 seconds, as noted in a
When comparing BigBear.ai and C3.ai, their approaches in the AI industry diverge. Both companies saw revenue drops in 2025, but BigBear has concentrated on defense contracts, while C3.ai has targeted a wider enterprise market. C3.ai has also faced legal issues, including a 25.58% drop in its stock following concerns over the CEO’s health and lowered forecasts, as reported in a
The CFTC is expected to play a more prominent role in crypto regulation by 2026, as major banks and exchanges ramp up tokenization initiatives. Selig’s appointment would represent a crucial step, aiming to strike a balance between fostering innovation and maintaining oversight—a challenge that has tested previous regulators. Likewise, the future of the AI sector will depend on execution: firms like BigBear.ai need to turn their contract pipelines into consistent revenue, while Port3’s alliances will be instrumental in shaping decentralized automation’s next phase.