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US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight

The Digital Commodity Exchange Act would give the regulator direct oversight of some types of crypto transactions and exchanges.

Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) (Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

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CFTC Sets May Roundtable to Weigh Ideas Sparked by FTX’s Derivatives Push

The May 25 discussion will consider direct clearing of derivatives as pitched by FTX.US.

Rostin Behnam, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Russian Crypto Miner BitRiver Hit by US Sanctions

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Russian crypto mining firm BitRiver being hit with U.S. sanctions amid the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a conversation about a recent meeting between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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FTX US to Meet With CFTC Regarding Derivatives Trades

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses an upcoming meeting between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and crypto exchange FTX US regarding their proposal to directly settle derivatives trades. Plus, insights into FTX’s acquisition of derivatives provider LedgerX.

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FTX Plan Said to Face CFTC Roundtable Next Month

A proposal from FTX.US on direct derivatives clearing is set to be the focus of public discussion on May 23.

Chairman Rostin Behnam's Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is expected to hold a May 23 roundtable to weigh an application from FTX.US to directly clear customers' derivatives trading. (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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SEC Proposal to Redefine ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to expand the definition of “exchanges” and the possible implications for the crypto industry. Plus, a conversation on the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in digital assets oversight.

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FalconX Exec on BTC Slipping Below $40K, Crypto Swap Initiative

FalconX Chief of Staff Austin Reid discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin slips below $40,000 while investors prepare for Tax Day. Plus, a conversation about institutional interest in altcoins and FalconX recently becoming the first CFTC-registered cryptocurrency swap dealer. 

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Gary Gensler Reveals SEC and CFTC Joint Crypto Regulation Efforts

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses recent statements made by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler about working alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint oversight of crypto exchanges. Plus, insights on what a defined “digital commodity” would mean for regulators. 

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Gensler Says SEC Exploring Shared Role With CFTC Over Crypto Platforms

The SEC chief suggests securities and commodities “intertwined” in current trading venues.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)