CFTC Expands Crypto Advisory Roles with Industry Leaders

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has deepened its engagement with the digital asset sector by appointing prominent crypto and Wall Street executives to its Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) and Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee (DAMS). JPMorgan's Scott Lucas and Franklin Templeton's Sandy Kaul will co-chair the subcommittee, signaling a focus on regulatory clarity and institutional participation.

Key appointees include Uniswap Labs' Katherine Minarik, Aptos Labs' Avery Ching, and chainlink Labs' Ben Sherwin—figures representing blockchain infrastructure, legal policy, and institutional strategy. The CFTC's 'Crypto Sprint' initiative aims to delineate jurisdictional boundaries with the SEC while integrating industry expertise into policymaking.

Lucas emphasized crafting 'clear and effective regulatory frameworks,' while Kaul advocated for expanded digital asset access paired with robust consumer protections. The MOVE underscores regulators' recognition of crypto's maturation, with DAMS poised to advise on blockchain innovation, tokenization, and decentralized finance.