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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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Policy

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)

Policy

FTX Co-CEO Donates $4M to Republican PAC Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Ryan Salame has already donated $1 million to non-partisan crypto PACs in this election cycle.

U.S. Capitol (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

FTX Takes Stake in Stock Exchange IEX to Strengthen Crypto Markets

The size of FTX’s investment was not revealed, but an FTX spokesperson said it will become a “significant” shareholder in IEX.

IEX CEO and co-founder Brad Katsuyama during a 2014 Bloomberg TV interview. (Chris Goodney/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Indian Gaming Firm MPL Could Attract Investment From FTX: Report

MPL is looking to raise investment as part of its Series E extension at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and Lauren Remington Platt (FTX)

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Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group discusses why crypto companies are vying for mainstream audiences, noting advertisements by FTX, Coinbase, and Crypto.com in this year’s Super Bowl. Plus, a conversation about the possibility of a metaverse Grammy Awards.

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Policy

The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like

The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

The UK flag (Daniel Kaesler/EyeEm via Getty Images )

Finance

A16z, FTX and Sequoia Lead $135M Round for LayerZero at $1B Valuation

The blockchain interoperability protocol first emerged from stealth last September.

The Open Intents Framework is a new initiative created by Ethereum ecosystem leaders to simplify and standardize cross-chain token transfers.  (Akinori UEMURA/Unsplash)

Finance

FTX Europe in Talks With British Regulators to Expand Into the UK

The country has set a March 31 deadline for crypto firms to register with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Ethereum's London hard fork has been influencing markets recently.

Policy

FTX Taps Ex-Liechtenstein Regulator as EU Strategy Lead

Marcel Lötscher, previously a senior official at the country's financial market supervisor, will become head of regulatory strategy for the global crypto exchange in October.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. (CoinDesk)