CFTC Chair Mike Selig warned that the convergence of superintelligence, cryptocurrency, and modern financial infrastructure is driving markets toward "autonomous trading," raising urgent regulatory questions. Speaking at an AI forum on Wednesday, Selig outlined key concerns including whether AI agent developers should be required to register, who bears liability when autonomous agents malfunction, and how regulators can identify the principals behind agent actions. Selig proposed exploring a "Know Your Agent" (KYA) framework as a potential identification mechanism for AI-driven market participants. He noted that CFTC staff already leverage AI extensively for derivatives market monitoring and suggested crypto rulemaking could serve as a template for addressing emerging AI challenges. No new rules or guidance were announced during the forum.