The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov to its Innovation Advisory Committee, a panel launched and sponsored by Chairman Michael S. Selig to guide financial technology policy.
The committee brings together senior leaders from traditional finance, market infrastructure firms, and the digital asset sector to advise the CFTC on emerging technologies shaping derivatives and commodity markets.
Nazarov added:
“It’s great to see the CFTC proactively engaging with industry to develop clear rules that strengthen innovation and reinforce America’s leadership in global markets.”
He added that engagement between regulators and industry can help develop clear rules while reinforcing U.S. leadership in global markets. The CFTC said the committee supports efforts to modernize market structure regulation while maintaining oversight and integrity.
FAQ What is the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee?It is a panel established by the CFTC to advise on financial technology developments affecting derivatives and commodity markets. Who is Sergey Nazarov?He is the co-founder of Chainlink, a blockchain oracle network that provides data and interoperability services to decentralized and traditional finance systems. Why was Nazarov appointed?The CFTC selected him as part of a broader effort to engage industry leaders on blockchain, artificial intelligence and market infrastructure issues. What is the committee’s goal?Its purpose is to provide recommendations that help the CFTC modernize regulation while maintaining market integrity.
