CFTC
A16z Elevates Former US CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Policy Chief
Brian Quintenz, who served at the agency that’s expected to oversee crypto trading, has dabbled in industry advisory roles since leaving the CFTC last year.
The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations
The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Crypto Regulation Progress Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage’: Law Professor
Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses the current state of the turf war between SEC and CFTC for jurisdiction over crypto activities. "I think we're at the brick wall stage, and it's forcing the hand of legislators to amend legislation," Evans said.
Crypto Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage' and Needs ‘Right Balance’ of Regulation, Says Legal Expert
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses why the ecosystem is in need of thoughtful regulation from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
CFTC Chairman Suggests ‘Pause’ to Review Senate Bill Following FTX Collapse
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee in the first of several congressional hearings on FTX and said his agency couldn't have prevented the collapse because FTX wasn't an entity regulated by CFTC. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the hearing and why Chairman Behnam asked lawmakers to “take a pause” and overhaul the crypto bills. Plus, the significance of the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA).
US CFTC Commissioner Cites Latest Crypto Sanction in Call for New Rules
Commissioner Kristin Johnson is pushing for her agency to work on policies to further tighten custody of customer assets as the CFTC sanctions another crypto Ponzi scheme.
Should Crypto Should Be Subject to Banking Regulations? CFTC Chair Weighs In
In a hearing with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam addresses questions on whether crypto should be regulated like a bank. Plus, he addresses the growing need for faster regulation, saying "I don't have the luxury to sit back [because] whether it's in the U.S. or off shore, no matter what [crypto] markets are going to exist."
CFTC Chairman Suggests 'Pause' to Overhaul Senate Bill Following FTX Debacle
Rostin Behnam said in light of recent events lawmakers should make sure the bill has no gaps.
CFTC Chair: Crypto Contagion Has No Direct Impact on Financial Stability
In a hearing with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam weighs in on the FTX collapse, noting that the crisis in crypto has "no direct impact on [broader] financial stability." But, he adds, "we can't just assume things will remain the same."
CFTC Commissioner on Crypto Regulation: The Path Forward Is Joint Rule-Making With SEC
CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger discusses a collaborative "path forward" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for crypto regulation, following the bankruptcy filing of crypto lender BlockFi amid the ongoing FTX fallout. "We're adults, we're professionals. We can sit in a room and figure out how to clarify who has jurisdiction where."
