Key Highlights:

  • The CFTC added major crypto executives to its Innovation Advisory Committee.

  • Members include leaders from Coinbase, Uniswap, Ripple, Kraken, CME, and Nasdaq.

  • Congress continues debating crypto market structure legislation.

  • Stablecoin yield rules remain a key point of contention.

Industry Leaders Join Advisory Committee

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the addition of senior executives from across the crypto and finance sectors to its Innovation Advisory Committee.

Participants include representatives from Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, Ripple, Kraken, Robinhood, CME Group, and Nasdaq. The move brings significant industry expertise into the CFTC’s advisory process.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig said the committee will help modernize regulatory frameworks as blockchain and AI reshape financial markets.

Legislation Still Unsettled

While lawmakers broadly agree on dividing oversight between the CFTC and SEC, debates persist over stablecoin rules under the CLARITY Act.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently withdrew support for the bill, citing concerns about stablecoin yield restrictions and broader regulatory balance.

Even as Congress continues negotiations, the CFTC is positioning itself as a central player in shaping the future of U.S. crypto regulation, particularly for derivatives and digital commodities markets.

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