CFTC Appoints Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse to Key Tech Advisory Committee

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency industry's regulatory engagement, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed top crypto executives to its Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). The newly named members include Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbase (COIN), and Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple (XRP). This appointment underscores the growing recognition of digital asset expertise within federal regulatory bodies. The TAC is tasked with advising the CFTC on emerging technologies, including blockchain, digital assets, and artificial intelligence. The inclusion of prominent industry leaders like Armstrong and Garlinghouse is viewed as a positive step towards more informed and collaborative regulation for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The committee's work is expected to influence future U.S. policy on crypto markets and fintech innovation.