CFTC’s Crypto CEO Forum Aims to Shape Future of Digital Asset Markets With Pilot Launch

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which regulates the U.S. derivatives market said it will hold a CEO Forum with leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, Crypto.com, and Moonpay to evaluate a digital asset markets pilot program. The announcement was made on Friday and the purpose of the program will be to establish regulatory clarity around tokenized non-cash collateral such as stablecoins. Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham previously proposed a pilot program for digital asset markets in 2023 and sponsored a recommendation to expand the use of tokenized non-cash collateral in November 2024. “I’m excited to announce this groundbreaking initiative for U.S. digital asset markets,” Pham said. “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.”