CFTC

Bitcoin as a Commodity: What the CFTC’s Ruling Means

Attorney Jared Marx discusses a recent ruling by the United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission, which saw it label bitcoin as a commodity.

The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

By Pete RizzoSep 17, 2015

LedgerX has received temporary approval from the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission to act as a swap execution facility.

By Stan HigginsSep 11, 2015

Blockchain infrastructure company BitFury has selected a number of high-profile figures to serve on its advisory and technical advisory boards.

By Jon SouthurstJun 25, 2015

The CFTC's Mark Wetjen tells CoinDesk how his agency might investigate bitcoin market manipulation and why it may not engage the industry in 2015.

By Pete RizzoJan 8, 2015

Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.

By Joon Ian WongDec 11, 2014

The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission has made clear that bitcoin falls under its jurisdiction – what would regulation under CFTC look like?

CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has said the agency is authorised to take enforcement actions against price manipulation in bitcoin markets.

CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.

The CFTC held a meeting today to discuss bitcoin and its potential effects on US derivatives markets.

By Tanaya MacheelOct 10, 2014

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