
CFTC’s 'Future Proof' aims to overhaul outdated rules for digital asset markets, transitioning from agricultural futures-era regulations toward modern oversight aligned with new financial products and exchanges.
On March 20, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig announced the 'Future Proof' initiative to modernize the agency’s regulatory approach to digital assets. In a Washington Post op-ed, Selig emphasized that current rules, originally designed for agricultural futures, are no longer suitable for today’s products and exchanges. The initiative is set to conduct a comprehensive regulatory review, moving away from enforcement-driven oversight toward frameworks better suited for innovation and market stability.