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From ICOs to DCOs: The Dawn of Cleared Crypto Derivatives

What is the likely impact of cryptocurrency derivatives? Three lawyers speculate on the possible innovations to come.

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Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives

New York startup LedgerX has received approval from the CFTC to trade cryptocurrency derivatives to institutional investors.

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CFTC Formally Registers New Cryptocurrency Swap Execution Facility

The CFTC has issued an Order of Registration to cryptocurrency startup LedgerX granting it status as a Swap Execution Facility.

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CFTC Chief Asks Congress for More Money to Oversee Blockchain

The CFTC has cited the advance of technologies like blockchain in a request to obtain additional funding for its oversight activities.

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CFTC 2.0: US Regulator Unveils Plan to Step Up Blockchain R&D

The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.

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Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle

Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.

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Trump's 'Acting' CFTC Chair Details Vision for Blockchain Regulation

The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.

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CFTC's Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.

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Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator

Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.

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Congressional Committee Calls for CFTC 'Clarity' on Bitcoin

A Congressional committee has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to focus on digital currency regulation.

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