U.S. CFTC's Selig says AI has helped make up for staffing cuts at key crypto watchdog

On April 16, 2026, Chairman Mike Selig of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that the agency’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) has compensated for recent staffing reductions. Selig noted that the CFTC is now actively pursuing investigations in the crypto and prediction‑market sectors, describing the work as “numerous investigations” that have begun.

Selig’s remarks come as the CFTC expands its regulatory reach into emerging financial markets. The agency’s new focus on crypto assets and prediction markets reflects a broader effort to ensure market integrity and protect investors in rapidly evolving digital asset spaces.

The CFTC’s AI tools reportedly streamline data analysis and surveillance, allowing the agency to maintain oversight despite a leaner workforce. While the exact scope of the investigations has not been disclosed, Selig emphasized that the agency is committed to enforcing existing regulations and addressing potential market abuses.

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