Michael Selig Calls Compute the Most Important Commodity as CFTC Seeks Comment
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested public comment on compute derivatives contracts, its formal move toward overseeing a market that prices the computing power behind artificial intelligence. The regulator announced the request on August 19, as the Chairman told a White House gathering that he wants the United States to dominate compute markets. The post Michael Selig Calls Compute the Most Important Commodity as CFTC Seeks Comment appeared first on BeInCrypto.
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- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested public comment on compute derivatives contracts, its formal move toward overseeing a market that prices the computing power behind artificial intelligence.
- The regulator announced the request on August 19, as the Chairman told a White House gathering that he wants the United States to dominate compute markets.
- The post Michael Selig Calls Compute the Most Important Commodity as CFTC Seeks Comment appeared first on BeInCrypto.
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