CFTC
Ex-CFTC Chair Giancarlo to Push for Digital Dollar in New Role at White-Shoe Law Firm
Christopher Giancarlo has joined law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher as its new senior counsel, where the former CFTC chief intends to continue advocating for a digital dollar and other policies.
Too Early to Tell if Libra Is a Security, CFTC Chairman Says
Despite some headlines, CFTC chief Heath Tarbert didn't actually say Libra is a security, even if it is different from commodity bitcoin.
What the CFTC Chairman Actually Said About Ether Futures and Ethereum 2.0
Speaking at CoinDesk's Invest: NYC, Heath Tarbert addressed ethereum futures markets and the move to a proof-of-stake model with Ethereum 2.0.
US Congress Weighs Bill Spelling Out CFTC's Crypto Derivatives Oversight
If passed, the bill would be the first to place Congressionally-mandated, digital commodity-specific requirements on the CFTC.
ATM Coin Founders Ordered to Pay $4.25 Million for Fraud
A U.S. court fined the team and firms behind ATM Coin for fraud and misappropriation of client funds in a case brought by the CFTC.
SEC, CFTC Charge XBT Corp. With Selling Unregistered Swaps for Bitcoin
The SEC and CFTC have settled charges with XBT Corp. after alleging the company sold unregistered security-based swaps for bitcoin.
US Financial Regulators Join UK FCA's 'Global Sandbox'
Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech.
CFTC Makes Its Fintech, Blockchain Research Lab a Full-Fledged Office
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is upgrading its financial technology research wing, LabCFTC, into an independent office.
Trump Administration Popped 2017 Bitcoin Bubble, Ex-CFTC Chair Says
"We saw a bubble building and we thought the best way to address it was to allow the market to interact with it," said Christopher Giancarlo.
CFTC Chair Says Ether Futures 'Likely' in 2020
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert says the crypto world will see ethereum futures contracts sometime in 2020.
