ChainCatcher report: Michael S. Selig, Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced the formation of an Innovation Task Force aimed at establishing clear regulatory guidelines for innovators developing new products and technologies in the U.S. derivatives market. The Innovation Task Force will collaborate with the Innovation Advisory Committee to advance the development of a clear regulatory framework, with a focus on three key areas: (i) crypto assets and blockchain technology; (ii) artificial intelligence and autonomous systems; and (iii) prediction markets and event contracts. The Task Force’s mandate is to implement the Commission’s innovation agenda and will work in coordination with federal agencies and departments, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Crypto Task Force, to advance innovation initiatives. The Task Force will be led by Senior Advisor to the Chair, Michael J. Passalacqua.
The U.S. CFTC Establishes an Innovation Working Group to Develop a Clear Regulatory Framework for the Derivatives Market
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched an Innovation Working Group under Senior Advisor Michael J. Passalacqua to clarify regulatory guidelines for the derivatives market. The group will focus on crypto assets, blockchain, AI, and prediction markets, and will collaborate with the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee and federal agencies such as the SEC. CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) compliance will be integrated into the broader regulatory review. The initiative aims to foster innovation while ensuring liquidity and the stability and transparency of crypto markets.
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