Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov was among 35 industry leaders recently appointed to the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), formerly the Technology Advisory Committee, created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance.
In a post on X, Nazarov said he’s looking forward to working with committee members and Chairman Michael S. Selig, who launched and sponsors the IAC, to accelerate the transition of U.S. markets onchain. Nazarov will provide feedback on the key function of decentralized oracle networks in creating secure and reliable onchain markets, as well as how the U.S. can position itself as a hub of innovation for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
Having enabled over $28 trillion in transaction value, Chainlink powers the vast majority of DeFi and is actively bringing capital markets onchain. A 2025 White House Digital Asset Report highlights Chainlink’s essential role in the digital asset economy by providing critical infrastructure for powering stablecoins and RWAs onchain.
Nazarov’s IAC appointment, alongside executives from Nasdaq, CME Group, Intercontinental Exchange, Coinbase, Robinhood, and other major institutions, reflects Chainlink’s ongoing work with policymakers to ensure the U.S. digital asset economy sets the standard for a global method of tokenization.
“I’m honored to be appointed to serve on the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee alongside leaders from across traditional and decentralized finance,” he said in an official announcement.
“It’s great to see the CFTC proactively engaging with industry to develop clear rules that strengthen innovation and reinforce America’s leadership in global markets.”