The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is set to hold public roundtable discussions on cryptocurrency regulation and market structure. Enhancing Transparency Acting Chair Caroline Pham announced the sessions will involve industry leaders, market participants, and public interest groups to discuss topics such as conflicts of interest, prediction markets, and digital assets. The goal is to enhance transparency and public engagement for all kinds of policymaking processes, with Pham emphasizing the need for a balanced regulatory approach that supports innovation while ensuring economic growth. Clear Regulatory Framework Pham, who recently became Acting Chair, is known for advocating a clear regulatory framework for crypto markets. The CFTC mainly covers crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), and derivatives such as crypto futures. The CFTC is also reviewing Super Bowl sports betting futures and has issued a subpoena to Coinbase for information on Polymarket. These actions reflect how regulations are evolving to effectively manage the crypto space, with the CFTC working alongside the SEC to ensure market stability and innovation.
