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CFTC's Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017
The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.
Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator
Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.
Congressional Committee Calls for CFTC 'Clarity' on Bitcoin
A Congressional committee has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to focus on digital currency regulation.
Petition Pushes CFTC to Clarify Rules on Blockchain 'Delivery'
A US law firm has filed a petition that argues the CFTC needs to provide clarity on the definition of "delivery" as it pertains to blockchain.
Why the CFTC Bitfinex Enforcement Actually Benefits Bitcoin Exchanges
Chamber of Digital Commerce Kevin Batteh offers his take on the recent Bitfinex/CFTC settlement.
CFTC Fines Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex $75,000 Over Trading Violations
Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Bitfinex has settled with the CFTC following an investigation into its financed trading activities.
CFTC Grants Full Registration to Bitcoin Swaps Trading Platform
The CFTChas granted registration to a trading platform that was an early entrant in the US market for financial derivatives tied to bitcoin.
Former CFTC Official: Barack Obama ‘Should Heed the Call’ on Bitcoin
The Obama administration should move quickly to embrace bitcoin and blockchain technology, a former government regulator has argued in a new op-ed.
CFTC Commissioner: Credit Default Swap Test ‘Proves Merit’ of Blockchain
A CFTC commissioner said today he believes blockchain tech has already proved itself in the market through testing.
CFTC Commissioner: Agency Should Revisit Rules for Distributed Ledgers
CFTC's J Christopher Giancarlo said today that he believes his agency should reexamine existing rules for distributed ledger technology.
