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ICYMI: Members of the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee Join Chairman Selig in Washington at Inaugural Meeting

  • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission held the inaugural meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. on August 20, 2026.
  • The committee was established to advise the Commission on complex issues involving technology, law, policy, & finance.
  • Michael J. Passalacqua addressed the group at 1:00 p.m. ET, highlighting Chairman Selig's commitment to assembling top industry minds.
  • IAC Chair Walt Lukken emphasized providing practical, real-world policy advice rather than advocating for specific technologies or business models.
  • Chairman Selig stated that the U.S. will lead in shaping the future of finance under President Trump's administration, specifically regarding blockchain, artificial intelligence, & prediction markets.
  • The 1:30 p.m. ET discussion covered crypto regulatory evolution, AI compute in derivatives, prediction markets, & novel event contracts.
  • The meeting concluded at 4:00 p.m. ET.