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.
FTX Exchange's Proposal Becomes the Focus of CFTC Chair's Hearing in Congress
Rostin Behnam, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was at a hearing, one of the core subjects of discussion was a proposal from FTX Derivatives Exchange.
Budget to Provide for Fulfilling Expanded Crypto Surveillance Goal: CFTC
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested a robust budget for its Fiscal Year 2023 in order to expand its digital assets or cryptocurrency surveillance targets.
XRP is not a Security: Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Says
Christopher Giancarlo said he believes XRP does not qualify as security as the SEC is alleging, a claim made based on earlier research he has done as the chairman of the CFTC.
Ex-CFTC Boss Christopher Giancarlo Joins CoinFund as Advisor
Christopher Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has joined CoinFund as a strategic advisor.
Ex-US CFTC Chair Advocates Building Financial Infrastructure with Blockchain
Former Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Christopher Giancarlo slammed handlers of the economy for taking a back seat in financial innovation related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
CFTC Slams Kraken with $1.25M for Illegal Market Operations
The CFTC says Kraken has been fined and is required to pay the sum of $1.25 million for illegally offering margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets
Binance is Reportedly Under Investigation by the CFTC, Involving Inside Trading
Binance cryptocurrency exchange has come under the regulatory radar again. Reportedly, it is with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
CFTC Commissioner Clarifies the Agency's Sweeping Rights to Regulate Crypto Derivatives
CFTC Commissioner Dawn D. Stump has given several clarifications that show the agency has powers to regulate cryptocurrencies.
BitMEX Agrees to Pay $100M in Settlements to the CFTC of the US
BitMEX has reached a settlement with the CFTC and FinCEN on charges bordering on illegal exchange operation.
CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz: US SEC Has No Authority Over Cryptocurrencies
The recent heated debate between the US SEC officials and the CFTC over who should police crypto tokens highlights the difficulty in applying existing regulations to the nascent sector.