CFTC

Policy

A crypto turf war may be brewing between two U.S. regulators.

By Nikhilesh DeAug 31, 2021

Policy

Crypto-friendly congressman Darren Soto (D-Fla.) is the sponsor of both bills.

By Cheyenne LigonAug 26, 2021

Policy

The CFTC has jurisdiction only when looking at futures or other derivatives products, Stump said.

By Cheyenne LigonAug 23, 2021

Policy

Quintenz will leave by Aug. 31.

By Cheyenne LigonAug 19, 2021

Policy

The two congressmen wrote that rather than potentially regulating innovation and job creation out of the U.S., lawmakers and regulators should “promote an active dialogue between regulators and market participants.”

By Nelson WangAug 16, 2021

President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly considering tapping acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham for a full term as head of the agency. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean about the future of crypto regulation. Plus, an update on the Treasury Department’s possible interpretation of the infrastructure bill.

Aug 16, 2021

Policy

The regulator is charged with overseeing derivatives market activity, including cryptocurrency derivatives.

By Sebastian SinclairAug 16, 2021

Crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to resolve charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 100x Group CEO Alexander Hoeptner discusses his insights into the settlement and outlook for BitMEX. Plus, his advice for crypto firms and the overall industry as crypto regulation comes to focus.

Aug 12, 2021

Markets

BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to resolve the charges, the firm announced in a blog post.

By Nikhilesh De, Danny NelsonAug 10, 2021

Which regulators should police crypto, and which cryptocurrencies are securities?

Aug 5, 2021