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Trump's CFTC Pick Says U.S. Can Boost Crypto Innovation and Shield Consumers
11.6.2025
Brian Quintenz told senators at his confirmation hearing for CFTC chairman that Congress needs to ensure "full promise" of digital assets' potential
Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank
27.5.2025
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks...
President Trump Nominates Brian Quintenz as Permanent CFTC Chairman: Sources
12.2.2025
President Donald Trump has reportedly selected Brian Quintenz, currently heading a16z’s encryption policy and a former Commodity Futures…
a16z Crypto Policy Chief Brian Quintenz Eyed for CFTC Chairman Position?
12.12.2024
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) crypto policy head Brian Quintenz has apparently been endorsed to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures…
CFTC Chairman on Juggling Election Bets & Crypto Regulation
22.10.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is grappling with new regulatory pressures following a recent court ruling…
CFTC Chairman Labels 70-80% Crypto as Non-Securities
10.7.2024
The Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Benham, made a comment recently on the status and class of crypto assets, fueling the turf war between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Not a Security Earlier today, Benham appeared before the Senate...
CFTC Chairman Labels 70-80% Crypto as Non-Securities
10.7.2024
The Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Benham, made a comment recently on the status and class of crypto assets, fueling the turf war between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Not a Security Earlier today, Benham appeared before the Senate...
Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC Chairman
20.5.2024
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president” due to the approval of bitcoin futures during...
CFTC Chairman Says Expect Regulators to Crack Down on More Crypto Firms
7.5.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman Rostin Behnam said cryptocurrency firms can expect to see more enforcement action from U.S. regulators in the next 6 to 24 months as retail interest in the asset class increases.
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CFTC Chairman: Many Crypto Tokens Are Considered Commodities Under Existing Laws
17.12.2023
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has stated that many digital assets are considered commodities under existing law. Behnam urged the U.S. Congress to hasten the process of establishing a regulatory regime for cryptocurrency. He also emphasized that...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: Anti-Money Laundering Support Gains Momentum in US Congress and India Takes Cautious Regulatory Approach
13.12.2023
US lawmakers push for stricter crypto regulation while India reiterated its plan for a slow, evolutionary approach to digital asset legislation. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The past week saw major developments on the crypto regulation front. In the United States, The CFTC Chairman...
CFTC Chairman: U.S. Regulators Lack Authority to Prevent Another Major Crypto Collapse
15.11.2023
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam has stated that U.S. regulators lack the authority to preemptively prevent another major crypto collapse similar to the FTX incident. Speaking at the Financial Markets Quality Conference 2023 at Georgetown University, Behnam...
US SEC's Ethereum ETF Approval Officially Confirms Its Non-Security Status, Says Former CFTC Chairman
3.10.2023
The recent approval of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially establishes Ethereum's status as a non-security, former CFTC Chairman and Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, posted on X today.
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Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
25.7.2023
Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility when it comes to regulations
Former CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Joins Circle as Chief Legal Officer
9.6.2023
Tarbert will guide the company’s global strategy as it contends with regulatory issues in the U.S
Former CFTC Chairman: Regulator's Lawsuit Against Binance 'Is a Big Deal'
28.3.2023
“This is a big deal,” Timothy Massad told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” regarding the agency’s action against the largest crypto exchange in the world
Former CFTC Chairman: SEC Was 'Absolutely Right' to Sue Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
17.2.2023
Timothy Massad, now a research fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, says the government was right in issuing the complaint, adding that while stablecoins present risks, they also open the door to opportunities
Mark Moss Predicts Regulatory Shakeup and End of Crypto Bull Runs, but Believes Bitcoin Will Endure
31.12.2022
According to Mark Moss, the CEO of Market Disruptor, significant regulation is coming to the cryptocurrency industry following the aftermath of FTX’s collapse. He believes that future cryptocurrency bull runs probably won’t happen. However, Moss says that bitcoin will continue to...
CFTC Chairman on US Crypto Regulation: We Have to Rely on 70-Year-Old Case Law to Determine What’s a Security or Commodity
3.10.2022
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says his agency and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “have to rely on 70-year-old case law to determine what’s a security or a commodity.” He stressed that the SEC and CFTC are working together...
Ex-CFTC Chairman Discusses Celsius' Bankruptcy and CBDC Adoption
18.7.2022
The former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why the bankruptcy of lender Celsius Network could set legal precedent in future crypto hearings and why the likelihood of CBDC adoption worldwide could be based on Chinese technology