House Agriculture Committee
Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad Among Witnesses for House Crypto Hearing
Titled, "The Future of Digital Assets: Identifying the Regulatory Gaps in Spot Market Regulation," the hearing will take place on Thursday afternoon.
Republicans Secure US House Majority, Will Shift Path for Crypto Bills
Results from the Nov. 8 U.S. election finally saw Republicans win at least 218 seats, splitting control of Congress as urgency for crypto legislation is on the rise.
US House Panel to Weigh FTX Proposal on Clearing Customers’ Swaps Trades
As the CFTC is still considering FTX.US' application, lawmakers will examine the potential trend at hearing.
US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight
The Digital Commodity Exchange Act would give the regulator direct oversight of some types of crypto transactions and exchanges.
EU to Restrict Crypto Transactions, CFTC Eyes ‘Digital Commodity’ Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses why the European Parliament voted to move forward with a set of restrictive crypto policies, citing concerns regarding illicit activities. Plus, a recap on the House Agriculture Committee's hearing and the CFTC's involvement in regulating crypto.
CFTC Chief Says FTX Plan Could Make Crypto Markets 'More Efficient'
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said he didn't yet support FTX's proposal to directly settle margined crypto trades, but said he must support "responsible innovation."
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam to Testify Before House Agriculture Committee
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains what to expect from CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam’s testimony before the House Agriculture Committee. Plus, a conversation about Bruce Fenton’s run for a New Hampshire U.S. Senate seat and the broader trend of crypto industry engagement in politics.
