[U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Announces First Members of Innovation Task Force to Promote Clarity in Cryptocurrency Regulation] Odaily Planet Daily News – U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig has announced the first members of the newly established Innovation Task Force, aimed at providing clear industry rules for American innovators. The task force is led by Mike Selig's senior advisor, Michael Passalacqua. The initial five members include former Latham & Watkins crypto attorney Hank Balaban, former Patomak crypto and prediction market advisor Sam Canavos, CFTC legal veteran Mark Fajfar, former Sidley blockchain attorney Eugene Gonzalez IV, and CFTC Division of Market Participants special advisor Dina Moussa. Additionally, Mike Selig has launched an Innovation Tracker, which highlights the agency's efforts in advancing regulatory clarity, market integrity, and technological progress. Key focus areas include cryptocurrency and blockchain, AI and autonomous systems, as well as contracts and prediction markets.