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CFTC
FTX US Hires Former CFTC Commissioner as Head of Policy and Regulation
Mark Wetjen will be responsible for the exchange’s communications with U.S. regulatory and legislative bodies such as the CFTC and the SEC.
The CFTC vs. the Truth
If Polymarket can crowdsource a more accurate rendering of reality, then shouldn’t the greatest number of people be able to access it?
CFTC Should Be Crypto’s ‘Primary Cop,’ Acting Chairman Says
Rostin Behnam points to enforcement actions the agency has already taken.
CFTC Should Be Crypto’s ‘Primary Cop,’ Acting Chair Says
Rostin Behnam, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said the commodities regulator is ready to be the main federal regulator for digital assets. This comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also been moving to regulate the crypto market more closely. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for crypto regulation amid an ongoing turf war between the CFTC and SEC.
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.
