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CFTC's tech reboot could rewrite your grocery bill

The CFTC just renewed its Innovation Advisory Committee, bringing Wall Street tech directly to the regulator that polices agricultural markets.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Grocery Cpg

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Key points

  • The federal agency that regulates agricultural futures is renewing a committee to advise it on financial technology.
  • This committee will influence the rules for new financial products, which could impact the stability and pricing of food commodities.
  • The process is just beginning, and the next step is the nomination and selection of committee members who will shape these future regulations.

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