CFTC commissioner departing the agency to lead a cryptocurrency trade organization
Summer Mersinger, a commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced her departure from the agency to become the CEO of the Blockchain Association. Having spent three years at the CFTC, Mersinger will replace Kristin Smith, who is transitioning to lead a new nonprofit focused on cryptocurrency. “We’re genuinely excited to have Commissioner […]
Singapore and CFTC zero in on Polymarket as wildfire bets fuel public outcry – crypto.news
How did a crypto gambling platform become a global controversy, attracting criticism from Singapore and the FBI, and angering users? Polymarket implementation troubles Singapore shines as a leading hub for technology and innovation. However, when it comes to gambling, the city-state takes a noticeably conservative approach. This dichotomy was most recently brought to light on […]
CFTC chair to step down when Trump takes office
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is scheduled to step down on January 20, coinciding with President-elect Trump's inauguration, leaving a vacancy in the federal regulator's position. financial times It was reported on Tuesday. Rostin Behnum led the CFTC for four years, leading new mandates on carbon offsets and tracking the burgeoning […]
Trump admin eyes CFTC to lead digital asset regulation
US needs to take the lead on digital money: former CFTC chairman The incoming Trump administration wants to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's authority by giving it oversight of a significant portion of the $3 trillion digital asset market, FOX Business has learned. The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican majority […]
Trump’s former CFTC chair eyed for 'crypto czar' role – Fox Business
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O'Leary joins “Fox & Friends” to talk about Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy heading DOGE, President Trump's possible appointment as Treasury secretary, and the first crypto czar. discuss. Chris Giancarlo, the “father of cryptocurrency,” has emerged as a likely candidate to become the first ever “cryptocurrency czar,” and the Trump transition […]
CFTC clears 'second hurdle' for spot Bitcoin ETF options – Cointelegraph
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a notice “paving the way” for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) options. Analysts are now speculating that these products could be listed soon. “The ball is now in the OCC's court and they're so into it that a listing could happen soon,” ETF analyst Eric Balciunas […]
The CFTC is probing Jump Crypto, previously one of the sector's biggest players – Fortune
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating Chicago-based trading firm Jump’s involvement in cryptocurrencies, including an investigation into the firm’s trading and investment activities, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investigation, which found no evidence of wrongdoing, comes after a tumultuous three years for Jump. The company is known for its expertise […]