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CFTC Announces Agenda for Upcoming Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting
The U.S. CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee will hold its inaugural meeting on August 20, discussing regulation of crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. The meeting will be streamed live, with opportunities for public comment.
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UThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the agenda for the inaugural meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee scheduled for August 20. Chairman Michael S. Selig highlighted the importance of this gathering in exploring how emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets are shaping the future of financial markets. The meeting will be available via live stream on the CFTC website, with dial-in options for remote participation.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments by August 27 through Regulations.gov or other specified methods. All comments will be publicly posted. The agenda may be subject to change to reflect the committee's priorities. Additional information about the committee, including its members, can be found on the CFTC's IAC webpage.
This event underscores the U.S. regulatory body's focus on fostering innovation while addressing the challenges posed by new financial technologies. The views expressed during the meeting are those of the committee and do not necessarily reflect the stance of the CFTC or the U.S. government.
The meeting aims to shape regulatory approaches to emerging financial technologies, including crypto assets, AI, and prediction markets.