CFTC Sets Up Innovation Task Force for Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets as Circle Flags Europe Lag Risk

On March 24, 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission launched an Innovation Task Force focused on crypto, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets, with plans to coordinate closely with the SEC's existing crypto task force. The initiative is positioned as part of a broader push to clarify jurisdiction and develop rules for new financial products, while Circle has warned that delays in European regulatory reforms could leave the region behind the U.S. in digital asset competitiveness.