CFTC Warns of AI Crypto Scams, Seeks Public Input on Derivatives Markets

January 28, 2024
CFTC Warns of AI Crypto Scams, Seeks Public Input on Derivatives Markets
  • The CFTC has warned investors about AI algorithms offering unrealistic crypto investment returns.

  • Investors are urged to conduct extensive research on entities promoting AI trading algorithms.

  • A Request for Comment has been initiated by the CFTC to understand AI's role in derivatives markets, with a deadline for feedback set for April 24, 2024.

  • The advisory highlights past incidents where AI-driven crypto bots have been implicated in Ponzi schemes and reckless financial maneuvers.

  • Major cryptocurrency exchanges, such as Bitget, continue to investigate the integration of AI bots despite these risks.

  • The CFTC cautions against trusting overhyped claims and misinformation, particularly from social media and influencers.

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