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Apr 11, 2026

CFTC Names Five Members to Innovation Task Force, Expands Crypto and AI Regulatory Push

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced five members for its innovation task force focused on crypto, AI, and prediction market rules as the agency expands regulatory work while the CLARITY Act awaits Senate action.

Apr 11, 2026·2 sources

Apr 8, 2026

Six Swiss Banks Launch Unified Swiss Franc Stablecoin Sandbox

UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, and four other Swiss financial institutions launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in controlled environment with real transactions.

Apr 8, 2026·3 sources

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▪The CLARITY Act would define the roles of the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission in digital asset oversight.
▪The CFTC Innovation Task Force is part of the agency's effort to support work on crypto, prediction markets, and other emerging sectors.
▪The CFTC innovation tracker will show work completed under Mike Selig's leadership to support regulatory clarity, market integrity, and responsible technology development.

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