CFTC
The Revolving Door Is Good for Bitcoin
There are legitimate concerns when regulators and business people can easily swap places, but this cross-pollination may also lead to good policy.
Largest DeFi Prediction Market Polymarket Said to Be Under Investigation by CFTC: Report
The report of the probe comes as the company is said to be in talks to raise money at a nearly $1 billion valuation.
Chris Giancarlo: 'Crypto is A Solution to Old, Expensive, Exclusive Existing Legacy System'
As bitcoin hits a 6-month high following the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF "BITO" rising since its Tuesday trading debut, Chris Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), discusses where BITO fits among the larger regulatory picture in the U.S. within the SEC, CFTC, and Congress. Plus, his views on stablecoins, state issues around crypto lenders, and more.
CBOE Acquires ErisX in Return to Crypto Derivatives Market
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) as it is acquiring crypto spot and derivatives marketplace ErisX, which will need approval from the CFTC and around 40 different state regulators to finalize. Plus, his take on U.S. lawmakers pushing back on Facebook’s Novi wallet launch.
The CFTC Was Proved Right on Bitcoin Futures. What’s Next for the Agency?
For years the commodities overseer was the de facto regulator of crypto markets.
CFTC Fines Tether and Bitfinex $42.5M for ‘Untrue or Misleading’ Claims
The U.S. regulator issued an order “simultaneously filing and settling charges against Tether,” the issuer of the crypto industry’s largest stablecoin.
CFTC Fines Tether and Bitfinex $42.5M for ‘Untrue or Misleading’ Claims
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fined Bitfinex and Tether more than $42 million on allegations the USDT stablecoin was not fully backed at all times and Bitfinex violated a previous agency order. "The Hash" hosts discuss the charges and the outlook for stablecoin regulation.
U.S. House of Representatives Bracing for $1T Infrastructure Bill Vote
CoinDesk’s Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and its potential impact on crypto. Plus, his views on Kraken’s $1.25 million settlement with the CFTC, which accused the crypto exchange of offering margin lending products without the proper licensing.
CFTC Files Charges Against 14 Crypto Companies
Two of the companies were accused of “making false and misleading claims” of being registered with the CFTC.
