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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral

Acting Chair Caroline Pham has unveiled a first-of-its-kind U.S. program to permit tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, citing "clear guardrails" for firms.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Finance

Bitnomial Prepares to Debut First CFTC-Regulated Spot Crypto Market

The move marks the first time spot crypto assets can trade on a federally regulated commodities venue, signaling the CFTC’s accelerating push to oversee retail digital-asset markets.

CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham speaks at SEC (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump Nominee Mike Selig Set for CFTC Confirmation Hearing as Crypto Bill Advances

Trump’s CFTC pick will face senators just as crypto legislation starts moving through Congress again.

Mike Selig (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Finance

Gemini Prepares to Offer Prediction Market Contracts: Bloomberg

The exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss has discussed unveiling products in this area as soon as possible, according to a report on Tuesday.

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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White House Withdraws Pro-Crypto Brian Quintenz's Name From CFTC Chair Nomination

Gemini's co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss opposed Quintenz's nomination.

Brian Quintenz (Senate Agriculture Committee, screen capture)

Policy

Trump's CFTC Hopeful Quintenz Takes His Dispute With Tyler Winklevoss (Very) Public

CFTC Chair nominee Brian Quintenz posted a lengthy statement and several screenshots of his conversation with Tyler Winklevoss.

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at the White House on July 18, 2025. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Say Crypto Turf Wars Over as Agencies Move Ahead on Joint Work

Paul Atkins and Caroline Pham presented a united front when discussing future regulatory moves by their two agencies during a call on Friday.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Policy

U.S. CFTC Considers Allowing Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Futures Exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants stakeholders to work with it to provide regulatory clarity on listing spot crypto assets.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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CFTC's Christy Goldsmith Romero to Leave Agency at End of Month

Her departure will leave the CFTC with just two commissioners, at least until new chair Brian Quintenz is confirmed by the Senate and sworn in.

CFTC Commissioner Christy Godlsmith Romero (

Policy

CFTC Drops Appeal in Kalshi Election Betting Case

The CFTC appealed a federal judge’s ruling last year clearing Kalshi’s listing of a political prediction market, arguing that it presented a “profound” harm to the public.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission