CFTC CEO Forum Includes Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Ripple in Pilot Program

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is set to organize a CEO Forum with industry firms to discuss the upcoming launch of its digital asset markets pilot program. The focus of the program will be on tokenized non-cash collateral, such as stablecoins. Participants in the forum are expected to include companies like Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Ripple. Further details on the forum will be provided once the arrangements are finalized.CFTC Launches Digital Asset Pilot Program"I’m excited to announce this groundbreaking initiative for U.S. digital asset markets," said Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham. The initiative stems from a proposal made by Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham, who has suggested that the pilot program function as a regulatory sandbox for US markets. The goal of the program is to offer regulatory clarity for the rapidly evolving digital asset markets while ensuring the establishment of appropriate safeguards and regulatory frameworks. The CFTC has a long history of successfully utilizing pilot programs, dating back to the 1990s, to test and refine regulatory approaches."The CFTC is committed to responsible innovation. I look forward to engaging with market participants to deliver on the Trump Administration’s promise of ensuring that America leads the way on economic opportunity," Pham added.CFTC Announces Crypto CEO Forum to Initiate Digital Asset Markets Pilot Program**Participants will include Circle, Coinbase, https://t.co/fXz0QTTQjk, and @Ripple. ✅✅

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CFTC CEO Forum Includes Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Ripple in Pilot Program

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is set to organize a CEO Forum with industry firms to discuss the upcoming launch of its digital asset markets pilot program. The focus of the program will be on tokenized non-cash collateral, such as stablecoins.

Participants in the forum are expected to include companies like Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Ripple. Further details on the forum will be provided once the arrangements are finalized.

CFTC Launches Digital Asset Pilot Program

"I’m excited to announce this groundbreaking initiative for U.S. digital asset markets," said Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham.

The initiative stems from a proposal made by Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham, who has suggested that the pilot program function as a regulatory sandbox for US markets.

The goal of the program is to offer regulatory clarity for the rapidly evolving digital asset markets while ensuring the establishment of appropriate safeguards and regulatory frameworks. The CFTC has a long history of successfully utilizing pilot programs, dating back to the 1990s, to test and refine regulatory approaches.

"The CFTC is committed to responsible innovation. I look forward to engaging with market participants to deliver on the Trump Administration’s promise of ensuring that America leads the way on economic opportunity," Pham added.