CFTC

Kraken Launches First CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders

Kraken has officially launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. customers, marking a historic milestone for the American crypto derivatives market. For years,…

1 week ago

CFTC Takes On New Mexico in Major Prediction Markets Showdown

The battle over who controls the future of prediction markets in the United States has escalated dramatically. The Commodity Futures Trading…

2 weeks ago

Senate Democrats Split as CLARITY Act Advances Out of Banking Committee

The Senate Banking Committee officially advanced the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act on Thursday after a closely watched vote that exposed growing…

1 month ago

CFTC Eases Prediction Market Rules With New No-Action Letter

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a major no-action letter that significantly streamlines compliance requirements for prediction…

1 month ago

CFTC Moves to Protect Non-Custodial Wallet Developers After Landmark Phantom Decision

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving closer to formally protecting developers of self-custodial crypto wallets from being classified…

2 months ago

CFTC Sues Illinois Governor Pritzker in Escalating Battle Over Prediction Market Regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a major lawsuit against Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker, escalating a growing national conflict over who…

3 months ago

CFTC Details How Crypto Firms Can Use Digital Assets as Derivatives Collateral

Staff at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released new guidance outlining how crypto firms can use digital assets as collateral…

3 months ago

SEC & CFTC Finalize Landmark Rule Classifying Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Others as Digital Commodities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a landmark joint rule establishing a clear classification framework…

3 months ago

CFTC Crypto Advisory Panel Sees Sharp Fight Over Market Structure Directions

A high-profile advisory panel hosted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) erupted into disagreement this week as industry heavyweights debated…

4 months ago

The U.S. Just Gave Crypto the Green Light With Major Policy Moves in D.C.

U.S. regulators and lawmakers delivered significant wins for the cryptocy industry this week, signaling fresh momentum on policy even as markets…

5 months ago