The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced the members of its Innovation Task Force, which will work with the Commission on developing a clearer regulatory framework for innovators in crypto assets and blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, and prediction markets and event contracts. The task force is led by Michael J. Passalacqua. The initial members include Senior Advisors Hank Balaban, Sam Canavos, Mark Fajfar, Eugene Gonzalez IV and Dina Moussa. The CFTC described the group as drawing on staff from across its divisions and offices alongside private-sector experience in areas including digital assets, financial regulation and market participant matters.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2026-04-10
Commodity Futures Trading Commission announces Innovation Task Force staff to develop regulatory framework for crypto, AI and prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced the members of its Innovation Task Force, which will support the development of a clearer regulatory framework for crypto assets and blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, and prediction markets. Led by Michael J. Passalacqua, the task force comprises senior advisors and staff from across the Commission’s divisions and offices, alongside private-sector experience in digital assets and financial regulation.