U.S. CFTC Brings in BlackRock and Uniswap, Launches Crypto Regulatory Overhaul

▲ U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)/Source: X

The U.S. government has begun a sweeping administrative overhaul aimed at fully integrating the cryptocurrency market into the institutional financial system, bringing key leaders from the digital asset industry into the heart of regulatory policymaking.

According to Decrypt on February 13 (local time), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has restructured the membership of its Global Markets Advisory Committee, appointing prominent figures from major digital asset firms including BlackRock, Polygon, and Uniswap. CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger stated that, in response to the rapid growth of the digital asset market, the agency has decided to directly incorporate private-sector expertise into the policy design process. The committee plans to focus its capabilities on establishing a concrete regulatory framework for defining digital assets, setting trading standards, and strengthening consumer protection.

The move is seen as reflecting the U.S. government’s intent to resolve longstanding tensions between the cryptocurrency industry and regulators and to build a more cooperative supervisory system. Companies joining the committee are expected to advocate for creating a transparent trading environment that respects market autonomy while allowing institutional investors to participate with confidence. In particular, building an integrated oversight system that spans both derivatives and spot markets has emerged as a key priority. Mersinger emphasized that regular discussions with industry experts will enable proactive risk management in the digital asset market and strengthen its linkage with the global financial system.

The committee plans to sequentially announce effective guidelines capable of preventing illegal transactions and market manipulation without hindering technological innovation. As the regulatory direction of the United States—one of the world’s leading financial hubs—has strong potential to become a global standard for digital asset markets, financial authorities and investors worldwide are closely watching the committee’s next steps.

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