CFTC

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

CFTC to Establish Crypto and DLT Committees
The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today.

CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week
The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively.

Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice
In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.

SEC Office to Step Up Crypto Disclosure Policing
The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations plans to prioritize the examination of cryptocurrencies and ICOs in 2018.

Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks
CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief
"It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.

CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin
As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing
Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

CFTC to Take 'Do No Harm' Approach on Crypto Regulation
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.

