US CFTC Chairman Selig Highlights AI's Role in Compensating for Staffing Cuts Amid Expanding Crypto and Prediction Market Oversight
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is embracing artificial intelligence and automation to tackle its growing oversight responsibilities, particularly in the areas of cryptocurrency and prediction markets, according to testimony from Chairman Mike Selig. Despite a significant decline in the agency's workforce under the Trump administration, with about a quarter of staff leaving since 2025…
April 16, 2026, 4:50 p.m.