The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announces the first members of the Innovation Working Group to promote clarity in cryptocurrency regulation.

MeNews · 2026-04-11T17:18:48+00:00

The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Mike Selig, announced the formation of an Innovation Working Group to clarify industry rules. The first batch of members includes several experts in cryptocurrency and law. The working group will focus on areas such as cryptocurrencies, AI, and prediction markets, aiming to enhance regulatory transparency and market integrity.

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2026-04-11 17:18:48

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ME News, April 11 (UTC+8). U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig announced the first batch of members of the newly established Innovation Working Group, aiming to provide clear industry rules for U.S. innovators. The working group is led by Mike Selig’s senior adviser, Michael Passalacqua. The first five members include former Latham & Watkins crypto attorney Hank Balaban, former Patomak crypto and prediction market consultant Sam Canavos, CFTC legal veteran Mark Fajfar, former Sidley blockchain attorney Eugene Gonzalez IV, and Dina Moussa, a special adviser in the CFTC Market Participants Division. In addition, Mike Selig also released an Innovation Tracker, highlighting the agency’s work in advancing regulatory clarity, market integrity, and technological progress, with key focus areas including cryptocurrencies and blockchain, AI and autonomous systems, and contracts and prediction markets. (Source: ChainCatcher)

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