CFTC
Regulators Ready to Approve Ethereum Futures, CFTC Insider Says
The CFTC is willing to approve an ether futures contract – provided it ticks all the right boxes, a senior official told CoinDesk.
CFTC Chair: 'Explosion of Interest' in Crypto May Spawn New Clearinghouses
CFTC Chairman Giancarlo expects new firms to apply to become federally-regulated clearinghouses so they can offer crypto futures.
CFTC Chair Giancarlo Hints at What's Holding Back Bakkt's Bitcoin Futures
Speaking generally about crypto regulation, the CFTC’s chairman offered clues about the delay at bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt.
Road to Consensus with CFTC Chair Giancarlo – Regulating the Blockchain
CoinDesk's Nolan Bauerle goes one-on-one with the man whose regulatory oversight extends to the commodities and futures markets – including cryptocurrency.
Bakkt Taps Former IBM and Cisco Exec Tom Noonan to Chair Its Board
Bakkt has tapped Tom Noonan, a founder of multiple cybersecurity startups, to chair its new board.
HSBC Exec Urges CFTC to Make More ‘Positive Noise’ About Blockchain
HSBC's Jesse Drennan asked the CFTC to make more "positive noise" about distributed ledger tech to spur business adoption.
CabbageTech CEO Indicted in New York for Defrauding Crypto Investors
The owner of a firm called CabbageTech has been arrested and charged with duping investors out of over $200,000 in cryptocurrency and cash.
When Bakkt? Bitcoin Futures Market's Approval Appears Stuck in Limbo
More than six months since ICE revealed its vision for Bakkt, the bitcoin futures market is still awaiting regulatory approval.
Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?
As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status.
Craig Wright Claims to Be Satoshi in Critical Response to CFTC on Ethereum
In a response to the CFTC, nChain chief scientist Craig Wright has criticized ethereum and restated his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto.
