CFTC
CFTC stands for Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the United States. The mission of CFTC is to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the US derivatives markets through sound regulation.
CFTC Sues New York Over Prediction Markets Gambling Laws Clash
CFTC challenges New York's bid to apply gambling laws to prediction markets, escalating federal vs. state regulatory tensions.
Coinbase Moves NY Prediction Market Case to Federal Court
Coinbase shifts NY lawsuit over prediction markets to federal court, spotlighting CFTC vs. state regulators' jurisdiction battle.
Kalshi Plans Crypto Perpetual Futures to Expand Beyond Prediction Markets
Kalshi aims to launch crypto perpetual futures, signaling a shift from prediction markets to regulated derivatives trading. Here's what it means.
John Oliver Blasts Prediction Markets, Calls Out Coinbase CEO Armstrong
HBO host John Oliver criticizes Kalshi and Polymarket on Last Week Tonight, highlighting market manipulation concerns and CFTC oversight failures.
Crypto Week 2025: How Washington Just Rewrote the Rules for Stablecoins, Exchanges, and the Digital Dollar
During "Crypto Week" in July 2025, the U.S. established clear rules for stablecoins, favoring private tokens over a government CBDC, enhancing regulatory clarity.
Kalshi Challenges New York Over Sports Prediction Market Regulations
Kalshi files a lawsuit against New York, arguing federal authority over derivatives preempts state gambling laws, challenging the shutdown of its sports prediction markets.
Mike Selig Appointed as New CFTC Chair Amid Crypto Focus
Mike Selig, former SEC Crypto Task Force leader, has been appointed by President Trump as the new CFTC Chair, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. crypto regulations.
White House Pulls Quintenz From Top Crypto Regulator Post
The Trump administration abruptly withdrew Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead America's top derivatives regulator late Monday, dealing a stunning blow ...
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Quash Merger Speculation, Combat Market Anxiety
The nation's top financial regulators delivered a resounding rejection of consolidation rumors Monday, as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham sought to calm mounting speculation about a potential agency merger that has rattled cryptocurrency markets for weeks.
CFTC's New Directive Promises Clarity for Web3 Innovators
The CFTC's new policy, ending 'regulation by prosecution,' marks a significant shift for Web3 builders, offering clearer guidelines and reducing enforcement actions.