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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission plays a key role in crypto regulation, making CFTC news critical for market participants. As the agency oversees derivatives and trading platforms, its stance on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets influences industry policies. Ongoing legal cases and enforcement actions continue shaping the regulatory landscape.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has responded favorably to a proposal from CoinRegTech, a cryptocurrency market regulation service provider, aimed at improving oversight and transparency in the digital asset securities market. The proposal outlines key regulatory measures designed to…
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Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are engaging with their counterparts at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding digital assets. This is according to CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham, who revealed that CFTC and SEC staff are in…
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U.S. regulators are reportedly exploring new ways to coordinate on crypto oversight, with discussions to reinstate an advisory committee. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are said to be trying to figure out how…
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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz is set to lead the agency again, signaling a shift in crypto regulation under the Trump administration. Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is expected to return as chairman following…
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced plans for a crypto CEO Forum aimed at bringing industry leaders together to discuss a pilot program for digital asset markets. Specifically, the CFTC is seeking input from leading crypto companies on the…
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Less than a day after launching Super Bowl betting contracts, Robinhood shut them down at the CFTC’s request. On Feb. 4, Robinhood pulled the plug on its Super Bowl betting contracts just a day after launch, following a request from…
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Prediction markets are booming, but the CFTC is paying attention. With Crypto.com and Kalshi under review, could stricter oversight be coming for event-based trading? The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is closely scrutinizing Crypto.com and Kalshi Inc., seeking clarity on how…
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Caroline Pham said the CFTC would “get back to basics,” using a series of roundtable talks with crypto industry bigwigs to tackle regulatory pain points.
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President Donald Trump has tapped CFTC commissioner Caroline Pham as the regulator’s acting commissioner.
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Crypto.com has rejected the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s request to pause all trading for its sports contracts as the commission decides to review whether they violate any regulations on gaming. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the CFTC has asked…
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How did a crypto betting platform become a global controversy, drawing fire from Singapore and the FBI and outraged users? Polymarket’s mounting troubles Singapore shines as a leading hub for technology and innovation. Yet, when it comes to gambling, the…
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The CFTC are voting on whether Crypto.com futures contracts, that let investors bet on who will win major football games including the Super Bowl, should be subject to a 90-day review. According to a Bloomberg report published on Jan. 14,…
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Rostin Behnam, chair of the U.S. CFTC, will resign on January 20, the same day as Donald Trump’s inauguration as America’s 47th President.
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Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, will pay $5 million in penalties to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The company agreed to a “proposed consent order” signed by the CFTC on Monday, according to Bloomberg.…
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Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous…
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. The scheme, run through entities under the ‘Solanofi’ name, targeted over…
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