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CFTC Commissioner Says Crypto Echos Risks of 2008 Financial Crisis
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Christy Goldsmith Romero said crypto's growing interest by traditional finance firms should put regulators on notice of dangerous risks to come. Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the commissioner comparing the risks of crypto to the 2008 financial crisis.
Chair Behnam Says CFTC's ‘Number One Accomplishment’ Is Track Record of Enforcement Actions
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam is eager for his agency to shed its reputation as the friendlier regulator for the crypto industry. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for the CFTC's role in future crypto regulation.
US Judge Rules Crypto Advocates Can Join Ooki DAO's Defense Against CFTC
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that two groups of crypto advocates could argue that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should not be able to serve Ooki DAO members through a website help bot. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in Ooki DAO's ongoing case making waves in DeFi land.
Court Rules CFTC Legally Served Ooki DAO Through Help Bot
A federal court ruled on Monday that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) can serve a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) through a website help bot and forum post. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what the ruling means for crypto regulation.
Chairman Behnam: Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under CFTC Regulation
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam said Wednesday CFTC-led regulation could have significant benefits for the crypto industry, including a potential boost to the price of bitcoin (BTC). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation amid a brewing turf war between regulatory agencies.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Regains $19K and Ether Rises as FOMC Meeting Nears
Both assets are likely to remain in a tight trading range, at least until the Federal Reserve announces its latest interest rate hike or some other catalyst appears.
CFTC Chair Talks Ethereum Merge’s Impact on Crypto Sustainability, Energy Usage
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam discusses the appropriate approach to cryptocurrency's energy consumption concerns, citing the successful Ethereum Merge as a "step in the right direction."
CFTC Chair to US Senators: Already Preparing to Be Major Regulator in Crypto
Rostin Behnam, the head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said he has already directed his agency to begin preparing to be the major, fully-funded regulator for much of the crypto market, as anticipated in Senate legislation.
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson on Future of Crypto Regulation
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson discusses the road ahead for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, along with her reaction to a recent bill that would grant the CFTC "exclusive jurisdiction" over cryptocurrency trades that meet commodities law.
Russian Crypto Miner BitRiver Hit by US Sanctions
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Russian crypto mining firm BitRiver being hit with U.S. sanctions amid the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a conversation about a recent meeting between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
