Donald Battle previously served as a senior advisor to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the agency's cryptocurrency task force. He also acted as the acting assistant director in the data analysis group of the enforcement division. In addition, Battle has cryptocurrency-related experience from his work with the CFTC and the U.S. Treasury Department. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig highlighted his expertise in data analysis, blockchain forensics, and AI solutions. Battle stated that he was fortunate to work under Selig's leadership on the SEC's cryptocurrency task force. He emphasized that his goal is to assist the chairman and other CFTC staff in promoting innovations in the U.S.