The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed a group of prominent cryptocurrency executives to its newly established Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). This initiative reflects the agency’s, under the leadership of Chair Michael S. Selig, intention to foster a more accommodating regulatory environment for the digital asset sector.

List of Appointees

Among the 35 panel members, 20 are linked to crypto enterprises, with at least five from prediction markets. Notable appointments include:

• Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com
• Tyler Winklevoss, Co-founder of Gemini
• Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi
• Shayne Coplan, Architect of Polymarket

“Today marks an important and energizing moment at the CFTC as the Innovation Advisory Committee takes shape,” said Selig in a Thursday press release.

Other members include:

• Nathan McCauley, Anchorage Digital
• Peter Mintzberg, Grayscale
• Vladimir Tenev, Robinhood
• Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana
• Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple
• Brian Armstrong, Coinbase.

The committee aims to ensure that America remains a leader in transparent and well-regulated financial markets worldwide.

“By bringing together participants from every corner of the marketplace, the IAC will be a major asset for the Commission as we work to modernize our rules and regulations for the innovations of today and tomorrow,” Selig added.

Streamlining Regulation

Launched in January, the IAC replaces the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), previously responsible for advising the CFTC on the influence of emerging technologies on derivatives markets. It will serve as a resource on developments in derivatives and commodity markets, aiding the CFTC in understanding how innovations like AI and blockchain are transforming financial systems while creating adaptable regulatory frameworks. The CFTC is also collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a joint project to streamline cryptocurrency regulations.