Washington, D.C. — Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, sponsor of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), today announced the co-chairs and members of the TAC’s three subcommittees, saying, "It is my pleasure to announce the co-chairs and members of the TAC subcommittees, including recognized technology experts in artificial intelligence, digital assets, blockchain, cloud technology, electronic trading, and cybersecurity.  Each of the subcommittee co-chairs and members is an existing member of TAC.”

Carole House and Dan Awrey will serve as co-chairs of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology.  Tim Gallagher and Dan Guido will serve as co-chairs of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity.  Nicol Turner Lee and Todd Smith will serve as co-chairs of the Subcommittee on Emerging and Evolving Technologies.

Commissioner Goldsmith Romero emphasized, “Financial markets are at the cusp of technological innovations that present complex issues and opportunities.  Through deep-dive reports and recommendations reflecting broad and diverse views of subcommittee members, the Commission will have the benefit of expert advice from different viewpoints that is necessary to keep pace with technology in our markets, while managing emerging risk, and protecting customers and market integrity.  We purposely chose subcommittee members and co-chairs from existing TAC members to aid in building a trusted environment to share expertise and recognize that different viewpoints coming together leads to better, and more lasting, advice.”

The TAC membership (including subcommittee membership) includes broad and diverse representation from market participants, financial technology providers, market infrastructure firms, other segments of financial market industries, academia, public interest organizations, think tanks, and regulatory organizations.  The full membership of each TAC subcommittee is as follows:

Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Subcommittee (Digital Assets) Member Appointments:

Cybersecurity Subcommittee (Cyber) Member Appointments:

Emerging and Evolving Technologies Subcommittee (Emerging Tech) Member Appointments:

The TAC assists the Commission in identifying and understanding the impacts and implications of technological innovation in financial services and markets.  The TAC may inform the Commission’s consideration of technology-related issues in support of its mission to ensure the integrity of derivatives and commodities markets and the achievement of other public interest objectives.  The TAC also may provide advice on technological investments that could support the Commission in meeting its surveillance and enforcement responsibilities.

There are five active Advisory Committees overseen by the CFTC.  They were created to provide advice and recommendations to the Commission on a variety of regulatory and market issues that affect the integrity and competitiveness of U.S. markets.  These committees facilitate communication between the Commission and market participants, other regulators, and academics.  The views, opinions, and information expressed by the Advisory Committees are solely those of the respective Advisory Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government.