CFTC

Bloomberg reports the CFTC is probing Binance for the same reason as the agency’s investigation of Bitmex – allegedly allowing U.S. customers to trade derivatives. Nikhilesh De discusses what this may mean for both Binance and the crypto world in general.

Mar 12, 2021

Policy

The agency hasn't accused Binance of any wrongdoing, according to the Bloomberg report.

By Kevin ReynoldsMar 12, 2021

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.

Mar 9, 2021

Policy

The proposed bill would create a working group to evaluate U.S. cryptocurrency regulations with input from the SEC and CFTC.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 9, 2021

Policy

Heath Tarbert is leaving the regulator after an 18-month tenure that included debut of an ether futures contract.

By Danny NelsonMar 3, 2021

Policy

Calls to stop GameStop-type "market manipulation" could open the door to government regulation the crypto industry won't like.

By Benjamin Sauter, Steven Perlstein, William McGovern, David McGillMar 2, 2021

Markets

Also: Did the CFTC "pop" the 2017 bitcoin bubble?

By Daniel KuhnFeb 12, 2021

Policy

"Crypto Dad" made his case for the next evolution of America's greenback.

By Danny NelsonFeb 12, 2021

Policy

Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 26, 2021

Policy

Yellen succeeds Steven Mnuchin in running the U.S. government’s treasury. Here’s what she will oversee in the crypto world.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 25, 2021