FIA President Advocates CFTC Oversight for Digital Commodities in Senate Testimony
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken emphasized the CFTC's suitability for regulating digital commodities during a Senate Committee hearing. Drawing on his experience as a former CFTC Chairman, Lukken highlighted the agency's principles-based approach, innovation-friendly mandate, and strong enforcement capabilities as key advantages.
The testimony positioned digital assets as a critical innovation where U.S. leadership is at stake. Lukken's recommendations come as Congress considers new regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies, with institutional adoption hanging in the balance.