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CFTC Formally Registers New Cryptocurrency Swap Execution Facility

The CFTC has issued an Order of Registration to cryptocurrency startup LedgerX granting it status as a Swap Execution Facility.

The CFTC has cited the advance of technologies like blockchain in a request to obtain additional funding for its oversight activities.

By Stan HigginsJun 28, 2017

The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.

By Pete RizzoMay 17, 2017

Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.

The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.

Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.

A Congressional committee has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to focus on digital currency regulation.

By Stan HigginsNov 22, 2016

A US law firm has filed a petition that argues the CFTC needs to provide clarity on the definition of "delivery" as it pertains to blockchain.

By Pete RizzoJul 20, 2016

Chamber of Digital Commerce Kevin Batteh offers his take on the recent Bitfinex/CFTC settlement.

By Kevin BattehJun 6, 2016

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