Overview
- Chair Michael Selig unveiled the Innovation Advisory Committee to replace the Technology Advisory Committee and will sponsor it directly.
- The charter group draws from the CEO Innovation Council, including executives from Gemini, Kraken, Polymarket, Kalshi, Nasdaq, Intercontinental Exchange, and Cboe Global Markets.
- The committee will advise on how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing are reshaping derivatives, commodities, and digital-asset markets.
- Public nominations for additional members are open through January 31, 2026, with the CFTC requesting qualifications and suggested priority topics.
- Prediction markets are a stated focus as scrutiny grows over political wagers and insider-trading risks, including reports of a $400,000 Polymarket payout and a bill proposed by Rep. Ritchie Torres.