Comment on CFTC-2026-1321, CFTC-2026-1321-0001, Payward, Inc.
Payward, Inc.SupportBusiness
Summary: Payward, a digital asset infrastructure company, supports the CFTC's initiative to facilitate innovation and competition for fintech firms. They argue that current registration categories and compliance frameworks (specifically regarding AI agents, KYC/AML for machine counterparties, and risk disclosures) are ill-suited for modern technology and recommend specific guidance and safe harbors to accommodate these advancements.
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