CFTC
Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Secretary
Yellen succeeds Steven Mnuchin in running the U.S. government’s treasury. Here’s what she will oversee in the crypto world.
CFTC Attorney Who Let Regulators Trade Crypto Joins Private Law Firm
Daniel Davis oversaw the CFTC’s legal division, including administrative actions.
Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden's CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down
Brummer would bring an extensive understanding of the cryptocurrency space to the commodities regulator.
State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but other issues remain.
CFTC's Latest Crypto Primer Highlights DeFi, Governance
Decentralized finance and crypto governance are among a growing list of topics the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is watching in the digital asset space, it said in a new primer.
Crypto-Friendly CFTC Chairman Tarbert Intends to Resign 'Early Next Year'
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert intends to leave the role early in 2021, opening the door for President-elect Joe Biden to name a new top commodities regulator.
Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow, Citing CFTC Guidance
Coinbase plans to suspend all margin trading contracts effective tomorrow, and will end the service entirely by next month.
BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.
Court Enters $900K Judgment Against Crypto Ponzi Scammer on Behalf of CFTC
Venture Capital Investments Ltd. raised $534,829 from 72 victims, falsely promising to invest funds in bitcoin and other assets.
ErisX Unit Gets CFTC 'OK' to Clear Fully Collateralized Swaps
The clearing arm of ErisX got CFTC approval to diversify beyond digital currencies.
