CFTC Creates Innovation Task Force Covering Crypto, AI, and Event Contracts on March 24

On March 24 in Washington, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the creation of an Innovation Task Force aimed at developing clearer regulatory expectations for emerging technologies, including crypto assets and blockchain. The group's scope also covers AI and autonomous systems, plus prediction markets and event contracts, and it is expected to coordinate with the SEC and other federal agencies.