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CTFC slammed for 'blatant regulation by enforcement' over Ooki DAO case
23.9.2022
The CFTC’s actions have even been met with strong pushback from its own commissioner, while others have drawn comparisons to the SEC’s regulation by enforcement tactics
CFTC Penalizes Blockchain Protocol $250K, Files Action Against Successor DAO
23.9.2022
The commission said bZeroX offered illegal, off-exchange trading of digital assets, and has also filed a civil action against the Ooki DAO
Push to Enhance CFTC’s Crypto Watchdog Role Gets a Boost in US Congress
22.9.2022
Congress’ attempt to make the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the primary U.S. cryptocurrency regulator took a procedural step forward on Thursday, with a House lawmaker introducing a bill supporting a parallel effort in the Senate
CFTC commissioner visits Ripple offices as decision in SEC case looms
19.9.2022
The outcome of the SEC v. Ripple lawsuit could influence whether the CFTC or SEC will play a greater role in handling the XRP token as a commodity or security
CFTC Prepares to Step up Oversight of Crypto Market — Says Many Digital Assets Are Commodities
19.9.2022
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has shared with Congress its plans to regulate the crypto market with “full oversight capabilities” if the proposed Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act becomes law. The regulator claims to have the right experience and expertise...
White House publishes ‘first-ever’ comprehensive framework for crypto
16.9.2022
The fact sheet sums up the efforts of nine federal agencies’ research over the past six months
Industry reps suggest improvements to Stabenow-Boozman crypto regulation bill
15.9.2022
The crypto spokespeople testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday with analyses of the bill’s strengths and recommendations for its weaknesses
Merge is 'a step in the right direction' to address crypto's energy usage — Rostin Behnam
15.9.2022
The CFTC chair said that the Ethereum blockchain’s transition to proof-of-stake, despite reducing energy usage by more than 99%, may not go far enough in resolving the problem
CFTC Already Preparing to Be Crypto Watchdog, Benham Tells US Senators
15.9.2022
Agency is “right regulator” to oversee digital assets trading, CFTC chairman testifies at a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee
Crypto bill needs clarification on 'digital commodity' — Sheila Warren
15.9.2022
CCI CEO Sheila Warren said that there was “a very tight window” to pass the crypto bill given the possible change in leadership following the 2022 Midterm Elections
Election Betting Site PredictIt Sues to Block CFTC-Ordered Shutdown
15.9.2022
The CFTC’s August action calls for the site to be closed for U.S. users by February 15
SEC chair Gensler holds tight to his crypto position in preview of Senate testimony
14.9.2022
The official will testify before the Senate Committee on Banking on Sept. 15; in a transcript released early, he reiterates the primacy of securities law in crypto regulation
Sen. Lummis: My legislation would empower the SEC to protect consumers
8.9.2022
Lummis-Gillibrand would allow the SEC to figure out which cryptocurrencies fall under its regulatory purview, leaving the rest to the CFTC
CFTC and SEC open comments for proposal to amend crypto reporting rules for large hedge funds
1.9.2022
The public was invited to comment on whether the regulators should use the term “crypto asset” instead of “digital asset" in proposed changes to Form PF
Former CFTC commissioner Jill Sommers joins FTX US Derivatives board
1.9.2022
The addition of Jill Sommers followed former CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen becoming FTX US' head of policy and regulatory strategy in November 2021
FTX.US Derivatives Deepens Board With Addition of Ex-CFTC Commissioner
1.9.2022
The hire comes as FTX has previously pitched the CFTC to directly clear customers' crypto swaps
Former CFTC Chair: Here's How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto
22.8.2022
The governing committee “might be a way to develop standards for this market,” former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”
CFTC Commissioner: Crypto Market Needs Clear Guidelines on Its Regulator
18.8.2022
Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S
Congress Must Decide How Cryptos Should Be Regulated, Former CFTC Commissioner Says
16.8.2022
Dawn Stump joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss crypto regulation and why Congress may need to step in
Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump Joins Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs as Advisor
16.8.2022
The former commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Dawn Stump has joined crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs as an advisor