Catenaa, Friday, November 28, 2025- Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham is calling on chief executives to join a newly formed CEO Innovation Council to guide the agency’s expanding oversight of digital assets.
Nominations are open until December 8.
The move comes as the CFTC prepares for broader authority over crypto, pending legislation in the House and Senate. Progress on the bills has stalled, and prior deadlines have been missed, leaving the agency to advance initiatives independently.
Pham launched a “Crypto Sprint” to clarify rules for digital assets and is reviewing plans for spot trading products, including potential leveraged offerings.
The council aims to bring industry expertise to the agency’s efforts and strengthen public engagement.
Pham emphasized the council’s role in shaping responsible regulation to support innovation in U.S. markets. CEOs and leaders are invited to submit nominations via email.
Currently the lone commissioner at the CFTC, Pham has indicated she will step down once a permanent chair is confirmed. The Senate is considering President Donald Trump’s nominee, Michael Selig, with a full vote pending.
The initiative reflects a broader strategy by the CFTC to prepare for expanded responsibilities in digital asset oversight, ensuring the agency can act effectively while awaiting legislative changes.
