The CFTC’s own 2026 report flags staffing shortages as a growing risk — and that’s a serious concern at a time when its oversight of crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum is expanding.
A regulator stretched too thin may struggle to enforce rules effectively, leaving room for market manipulation and increased risk to consumers. This exposes a wider problem: U.S. regulatory readiness is lagging behind the pace of the industry, creating uncertainty and slowing progress toward a clear, workable framework for crypto markets.
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