CFTC Chairman Mike Selig discussed the agency’s use of AI tools, particularly Microsoft’s Copilot, to fill surveillance and investigation gaps. The agency has lost 25% of its workforce since 2025 but is preparing to oversee the US crypto market. The agency is also investigating prediction markets for insider trading. The CFTC is pursuing regulatory expansions in crypto trading and prediction markets, despite staffing challenges. Lawmakers are concerned about the agency’s ability to oversee these sectors effectively. Selig emphasized the importance of enforcement and stated that AI tools are improving agency efficiency.

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