CFTC launches Innovation Task Force for crypto rules

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has launched an Innovation Task Force to develop clearer regulatory frameworks for crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction markets.

The initiative aims to support emerging technologies in derivatives markets while positioning the United States as a hub for the future of finance.

“By establishing a clear regulatory framework for innovators building on the new frontier of finance, we can foster responsible innovation at home,”

Said CFTC chairman, Michael Selig.

The task force will coordinate with other regulators including the Securities and Exchange Commission and its Crypto Task Force to align oversight across evolving financial technologies.

The move comes as the CFTC increases its focus on prediction markets, issuing guidance on event contracts and seeking public input on potential rule changes.

Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have introduced measures to address insider trading risks, as regulators and lawmakers raise concerns about market integrity and compliance.

The broader push reflects growing regulatory attention on emerging financial technologies, as authorities seek to balance innovation with oversight in rapidly evolving markets.