The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced an update on its official website regarding the speaker for the North American Blockchain Summit, scheduled to take place on 21 November 2024. The announcement states that two of the prominent figures in United States regulatory policy, Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and Chairman Rostin Behnam of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, will participate in separate fireside chats on 21 November 2024. These events will focus on topics surrounding blockchain innovation and the future of the internet, discussing the United States’ commitment to global technology policies.
Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger is scheduled to speak at the North American Blockchain Summit, a leading event dedicated to advancements in blockchain technology. Her fireside chat will take place at the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time). Commissioner Mersinger is expected to discuss the evolving regulatory frameworks under the purview of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the transformative role of blockchain technologies in financial systems.
The North American Blockchain Summit is renowned for bringing together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore opportunities and address the challenges associated with blockchain technology.
On 21 November 2024, in a sepearte event, Chairman Rostin Behnam of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission will take the stage at Georgetown University’s Summit on the Future of the Internet in Washington, D.C. His fireside chat will be held at the McCourt School of Public Policy from 4:20 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. Eastern Time. Chairman Behnam’s discussion will address critical issues such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and fostering innovation in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. He will underscore the role of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission in creating a policy environment that supports both security and progress in the digital realm.
The Summit on the Future of the Internet brings together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to address the challenges posed by rapid advancements in internet technologies. Chairman Behnam’s insights will contribute to ongoing discussions about the importance of regulatory collaboration in building a secure and equitable digital future.
(Source: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/Events/opaeventmersinger112124, https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/Events/opaeventbehnam112124)
