The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled the 35 members of its newly established Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). The committee, sponsored by Chairman Michael S. Selig, brings together a diverse group of executives from cryptocurrency exchanges, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, traditional financial institutions, and academia to advise on innovations in derivatives and commodity markets.

The primary goal of the committee is to provide the CFTC with direct expertise and informed recommendations on innovation within financial markets, with a clear focus on digital assets and blockchain technology. This initiative comes at a critical time, as U.S. lawmakers continue to debate the future of crypto regulation and jurisdictional clarity between agencies.

The IAC replaces the former Technology Advisory Committee and is positioned to address complex intersections of technology, law, policy, and finance. With the CFTC poised to play a leading role in crypto oversight, the inclusion of numerous digital asset leaders underscores a shift toward collaborative governance rather than adversarial regulation. This comes at a time when the crypto industry has pushed for clearer guidelines, potentially accelerating positive developments in digital asset policy.

Among the standout appointees are prominent crypto figures such as Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, and Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, alongside leaders from traditional exchanges like CME Group and Nasdaq.

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