Fordham Law unveils agenda for 6th Annual Blockchain Regulatory Symposium

CFTC: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is the U.S. federal agency responsible for overseeing derivatives markets, including futures and swaps. It plays a central role in regulating crypto-related products such as prediction markets and perpetual futures. Chairman Michael S. Selig is delivering the keynote at the symposium and multiple panels address the agency's ongoing rulemaking and enforcement priorities. NXT Law: NXT Law is a legal practice focused on technology, innovation, and emerging regulatory issues. It is sponsoring the Fordham symposium and supporting content on controlled electronic records and digital-asset transactions. Joyce Lai: Joyce Lai is a co-founder of the Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium and works at the intersection of law and blockchain technology. She collaborates on programming that examines regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Lai is presenting welcome and closing remarks alongside her co-founders. Donna Redel: Donna Redel is a co-founder of the Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium and a recognized figure in financial technology and regulation. She helps shape the event's agenda on topics ranging from tokenization to agency coordination. Redel is delivering welcome and closing remarks at the 2026 symposium. Fordham Law: Fordham Law is the law school of Fordham University, known for its programs in financial regulation and emerging technologies. It organizes the annual Blockchain Regulatory Symposium to convene experts on crypto policy and legal developments. The school is co-hosting the 6th edition of the event with partners including Joyce Lai and Donna Redel. Michael S. Selig: Michael S. Selig serves as Chairman of the CFTC, leading the agency's efforts on derivatives regulation and crypto oversight. He is participating in a fireside chat as keynote speaker at the symposium. His remarks are expected to cover the agency's active agenda on prediction markets and related products. Latham & Watkins LLP: Latham & Watkins LLP is a global law firm advising on complex regulatory, transactional, and technology matters. It is a sponsor of the symposium and contributes to panels examining agency rulemaking and private-law developments in blockchain. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a major international law firm with deep expertise in financial regulation and capital markets. It is sponsoring the 2026 Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium and supporting discussions on legal frameworks for digital assets. Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP: Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is a prominent law firm with strengths in financial services, litigation, and regulatory counseling. It is sponsoring the symposium and backing sessions on litigation trends and enforcement in the crypto sector. Symposium Focus: The event examines the status of the CLARITY Act, SEC-CFTC cooperation under a new MOU, and institutional adoption themes including real-world asset tokenization and stablecoin consortia. Industry Evolution: Discussions cover the shift of tokenization from concept to market practice, the role of vaults in digital-asset holding, and the integration of AI with blockchain applications. Regulatory Developments: Panels address implementation of the GENIUS Act, agency rulemaking in a post-Chevron environment, and New York's recent UCC Article 12 amendments for controlled electronic records.