CFTC Financial News
23.09 / 20:27
23.09 / 18:09
23.09 / 06:29
Blockchain
CFTC
regulation
SEC
CTFC slammed for 'blatant regulation by enforcement' over Ooki DAO case
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sparked strong criticism from the community after filing a federal civil enforcement action against members of decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO over digital asset trading violations.
20.09 / 00:47
Ripple
XRP
CFTC
SEC
CFTC commissioner visits Ripple offices as decision in SEC case looms
Caroline Pham, one of five commissioners at the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, met with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse ahead of a court decision which could affect how regulators handle XRP tokens.
19.09 / 22:25
CFTC
SEC
Congress
The crypto industry can trust Cynthia Lummis to get regulation right
As the world waits to see America’s take on cryptocurrency regulation, crypto enthusiasts should keep one thing in mind: The industry can trust Senator Cynthia Lummis. Her proposal with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, which we’ve all been waiting for action on, is bipartisan in nature.
16.09 / 16:01
Adoption
CFTC
SEC
Framework
White House publishes ‘first-ever’ comprehensive framework for crypto
Following United States President Joe Biden’s executive order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, federal agencies came up with a joint fact sheet on six principal directions for the crypto regulation in the U.S. It sums up the content of nine separate reports, which have been submitted to the President to “articulate a clear framework for responsible digital asset development and pave the way for further action at home and abroad.”
16.09 / 07:57
Ethereum
CFTC
SEC
security
Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler
Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake may have placed the cryptocurrency back in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
16.09 / 00:07
CFTC
coinbase
security
Senate
Industry reps suggest improvements to Stabenow-Boozman crypto regulation bill
Representatives of the crypto community shared their responses to the proposed Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA) on Sept. 15. Speaking at the second panel of a hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee, invited speakers praised the bill as a whole, but had recommendations for improvement.
15.09 / 19:55
Blockchain
CFTC
regulation
Energy usage
Merge is 'a step in the right direction' to address crypto's energy usage — Rostin Behnam
Rostin Behnam, chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, said the Ethereum blockchain’s transition to proof-of-stake may help reduce crypto’s energy usage, but hinted legislation would likely still be needed to address the problem.
15.09 / 17:51
CBDC
CFTC
regulation
Crypto bill needs clarification on 'digital commodity' — Sheila Warren
Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, said the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act currently being considered by U.S. lawmakers was a “pivotal step” towards achieving regulatory clarity, but recommended changes to determine the role authorities will take on digital assets.
15.09 / 00:13
CFTC
regulation
SEC
Sec Chair
SEC chair Gensler holds tight to his crypto position in preview of Senate testimony
United States Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler is scheduled to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in a hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission” on Sept. 15. The transcript of his speech was released in advance.
08.09 / 16:41
Law
CFTC
SEC
Sen. Lummis: My legislation would empower the SEC to protect consumers
The United States has been the global financial leader since World War II when the U.S. dollar became the world reserve currency. Consequently, Americans have enjoyed benefits like greater buying power, easier access to capital and low-interest rates—including on our national debt.
02.09 / 01:05
CFTC
regulation
SEC
open
CFTC and SEC open comments for proposal to amend crypto reporting rules for large hedge funds
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, have called for comments on a proposal which would require large advisers to certain hedge funds to report exposure to crypto.
01.09 / 21:38
CFTC
regulation
Derivatives
Former CFTC commissioner Jill Sommers joins FTX US Derivatives board
Jill Sommers, who served as a commissioner at the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has joined the board of directors for FTX US Derivatives.
30.08 / 05:29
business
Ripple
CFTC
SEC
Ripple counsel: SEC's shakedowns leave consumers holding the bag
Ripple Labs General Counsel Stu Alderoty has hit back at a recent opinion piece by Security and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler, arguing that the regulator's crypto market shakedowns aren’t protecting consumers.
29.08 / 06:07
business
Blockchain
CFTC
SEC
Ava Labs
Ava Labs CEO denies CryptoLeaks' claims as 'conspiracy theory nonsense'
Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer has dismissed sensational allegations from CryptoLeaks that his company used litigation to “harm” competitors and fool regulators, labeling it as “conspiracy theory nonsense.”
10.08 / 23:55
CFTC
regulation
OTC
reports
SBI Group reports investee getting CFTC approval for OTC derivatives trading in US
The United States subsidiary of electronic trading platform developer Clear Markets has reportedly received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, to offer over-the-counter crypto derivatives products with physical settlement.
10.08 / 20:03
CFTC
regulation
SEC
CFTC and SEC propose amending reporting rules for large hedge funds on crypto exposure
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, has proposed requiring large advisers to certain hedge funds to report any exposure to digital assets.
08.08 / 23:15
CFTC
SEC
coinbase
lawsuits
Two more lawsuits for Coinbase: Law decoded, Aug. 1–8
The Coinbase drama, which started at the end of July, continues with new developments. Last week, former Coinbase Global product manager Ishan Wahi pleaded not guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy and two counts of wire fraud in a Manhattan federal court. Wahi was arrested during his attempt to board a flight from the United States to India in May and accused of insider trading.
05.08 / 10:11
CFTC
SEC
Congress
Congress will likely decide the fate of crypto jurisdiction: Lummis staffer
A United States Senator Cynthia Lummis staffer believes that U.S. Congress will have to step in and resolve the dispute between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding who regulates cryptocurrencies if the matter cannot be resolved internally.
04.08 / 00:01
business
CFTC
SEC
coinbase
NOT
Coinbase exec at heart of insider trading scandal pleads not guilty in federal court
Former Coinbase Global product manager Ishan Wahi pleaded not guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy and two counts of wire fraud in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Wahi is accused by United States law enforcement and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of insider trading while at Coinbase. He was arrested in May as he attempted to board a flight to India and was charged in July.
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