CFTC
LedgerX CEO on Acquisition by FTX.US in Bid for U.S. Crypto Derivatives
Zach Dexter, co-founder and CEO of LedgerX, discusses what’s next for his crypto derivatives firm as it readies to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX.US by October.
2 New Bills Ask CFTC to Clarify Crypto Regulation, Prevent Price Manipulation
Crypto-friendly congressman Darren Soto (D-Fla.) is the sponsor of both bills.
CFTC Commissioner Stump Decries 'Oversimplification' That Crypto Is Either a Security or Commodity
The CFTC has jurisdiction only when looking at futures or other derivatives products, Stump said.
Congressmen McHenry, Thompson Call SEC Chair Gensler’s Remarks on Crypto ‘Concerning’
The two congressmen wrote that rather than potentially regulating innovation and job creation out of the U.S., lawmakers and regulators should “promote an active dialogue between regulators and market participants.”
Biden Administration Reportedly Picking Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam to Head CFTC
President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly considering tapping acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham for a full term as head of the agency. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean about the future of crypto regulation. Plus, an update on the Treasury Department’s possible interpretation of the infrastructure bill.
Biden Administration to Pick Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam to Head CFTC: Report
The regulator is charged with overseeing derivatives market activity, including cryptocurrency derivatives.
Why Did BitMEX Agree to Pay $100M Penalty to CFTC, FinCEN Settlement?
Crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to resolve charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 100x Group CEO Alexander Hoeptner discusses his insights into the settlement and outlook for BitMEX. Plus, his advice for crypto firms and the overall industry as crypto regulation comes to focus.
BitMEX Announces $100M CFTC, FinCEN Settlement
BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to resolve the charges, the firm announced in a blog post.
