US CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee to Hold First Meeting on Crypto Assets, AI, and Prediction Market Regulation

Odaily News – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released the agenda for the first meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). The committee will convene its inaugural session on August 20, focusing on regulatory topics in emerging areas such as crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets.

CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig stated that the United States has long been a global hub for financial innovation, and expressed hope that through dialogue with innovative entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry builders, the committee can explore how emerging technologies and financial products can drive market development, and jointly chart the "new frontier of finance."

The meeting will be livestreamed via the CFTC's official website. Committee members and participants will discuss topics including digital asset regulatory frameworks, the impact of AI technology on financial markets, and the development of prediction markets.

The public may submit comments before August 27, which will be published on Regulations.gov, the U.S. federal regulations website. The CFTC noted that the meeting agenda may be adjusted based on the committee's subsequent priorities.

The Innovation Advisory Committee aims to provide the CFTC with recommendations on emerging technologies, financial products, and market innovation trends. Its discussions cover critical areas—including digital assets and artificial intelligence—that could shape the future structure of financial markets.