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There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief

"It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.

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CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

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Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing

Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

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CFTC to Take 'Do No Harm' Approach on Crypto Regulation

The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.

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What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress

Congress will hold what may be the most consequential hearing in years on cryptocurrency Tuesday, with the heads of the SEC and CFTC in the hot seat.

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US Commodities Regulator Warns on Crypto Retirement Scams

Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts claiming to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, according to the CFTC.

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US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.

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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing

The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

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Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether

The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny

Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.

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