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CFTC Announces Inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced its first meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee, scheduled for August 20 in Washington. The committee aims to advise the CFTC on issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance, including developments in the crypto and digital asset space.
AS1 NewsSource: cftc.gov
UChairman Michael S. Selig of the CFTC announced that the inaugural meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) will take place at 1 p.m. EST on August 20 in Washington. The committee was established to provide insights and recommendations to the CFTC on complex issues related to technological innovation in finance, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets. The IAC comprises American innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and builders who will help ensure that the CFTC's regulations keep pace with rapid technological advancements. The meeting will be livestreamed on the CFTC website, with dial-in options available for participants. The views expressed by the committee are solely those of its members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the CFTC or the U.S. government.
The event signifies an ongoing effort by the CFTC to engage with technological innovation, including the crypto sector, to inform future regulatory approaches.