The CFTC launched a public call to form a “CEO Innovation Council” intended to integrate business perspectives into upcoming digital asset regulation. Led by Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, the agency set December 8 as the nomination deadline, positioning the council as an early pillar in its broader digital oversight strategy.
Council seeks direct industry input to shape future crypto regulation
The council was conceived as a forum for CEOs and technology leaders to contribute practical insight into digital markets and blockchain applications. Its core objective is to foster dialogue that supports responsible rule-making and market integrity, reflecting Pham’s view that experts actively building digital infrastructure must take part in regulatory design.
The CFTC identified several priority areas, including listed spot markets, tokenized collateral, stablecoin regulation and frameworks for blockchain-enabled infrastructure. The initiative aligns with previous outreach efforts like the “Crypto Sprint” and the Crypto CEO Forum, placing stablecoins and digital infrastructure at the center of upcoming rule discussions.
Nomination submissions were accepted via email under the precise subject “CEO Innovation Council Nomination.” Candidates were required to provide identification, affiliation, justification for participation and agenda proposals, signaling a pragmatic approach that prioritizes operator-level expertise over policy formation in isolation.
The council’s creation was framed as a continuation of the agency’s push toward digital regulatory adoption and interagency alignment. The call linked its purpose to working-group recommendations and acknowledged that jurisdictional boundaries between agencies remain a key variable in future policy outcomes.
The establishment of the CEO Innovation Council represents a formal step toward sustained collaboration between regulators and crypto executives. With nominations closing December 8, the initiative’s impact becomes part of the CFTC’s plan to convert technical input into workable regulatory frameworks.