CFTC

The CFTC Wants to Learn More About Ethereum

The CFTC has published a request for input to learn more about ethereum and its underlying blockchain network.

By Nikhilesh DeDis 11, 2018

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says smart contracts are covered under financial rules in its new primer on the technology.

By Yogita KhatriNob 28, 2018

A bitcoin trader has been jailed and fined over $1.1 million for stealing bitcoin and litecoin, and then defrauding investors to repay the loss.

By Yogita KhatriNob 12, 2018

Perkins Coie continues to grow its blockchain practice with the addition of a former counsel for the CFTC.

By Aditi HudliNob 8, 2018

CFTC chair Christopher Giancarlo explained how DLT can be used to help the agency more efficiently regulate markets during a speech Wednesday.

By Nikhilesh DeNob 7, 2018

CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam emphasized that regulators must understand distributed ledger tech before regulating it.

By Aditi HudliOkt 26, 2018

Smart contract coders could be held liable for providing predictive "event contracts" on a blockchain, a CFTC commissioner has said.

By Wolfie ZhaoOkt 17, 2018

CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo said the cryptocurrency market will mature as institutional investors enter the space.

Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.

By Nikhilesh DeOkt 10, 2018

Panelists at a CFTC meeting explained that stronger regulations or self-enforcement may help protect crypto investors.

By Nikhilesh DeOkt 5, 2018

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