Rostin Behnam
SEC Chair Gensler, CFTC Chair Behnam Testify Before Lawmakers; Do Kwon Developments
CoinDesk TV’s crypto news roundup includes CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam and SEC Chair Gary Gensler testifying before lawmakers in separate hearings. Plus, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking to invalidate Terra co-founder Do Kwon’s passport, according to a local media report.
Senator Durbin: CFTC Chair Is ‘Lowballing’ Agency's Budget
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) raised $112 million for "rule-making," "hiring," and "training expertise." Chairman Behnam discusses with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) the cost for his agency to become the primary crypto regulator. Plus, why Durbin thinks Chairman Behnam is "lowballing" the annual budget.
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’s Vision for Crypto Regulation
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump discuss the agency’s role and future of crypto regulation at Consensus 2022 Money Reimagined Summit. Moderator: CoinDesk’s Michael Casey
CFTC’s Vision for Crypto Regulation
Rostin Behnam, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump discuss the agency’s role and future of crypto regulation at Consensus 2022 Money Reimagined Summit. Moderator: CoinDesk’s Michael Casey.
Presidente de la CFTC ve con optimismo el crecimiento del movimiento cripto de Washington
El presidente de la Comisión de Comercio de Futuros de Productos Básicos, Rostin Behnam, señaló que el proyecto de ley permitiría a la agencia imponer fees al sector cripto.
CFTC Chairman 'Encouraged' by Bill in Congress to Give the Agency More Crypto Oversight
Rostin Behnam noted the bill would allow the CFTC to assess fees on the industry.
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 Chair Urges Key Role for His Agency in Overseeing Crypto Spot Markets
Rostin Behnam, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), told the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday he believes his agency is best placed to monitor crypto spot markets trading, reiterating a stance he first took in October. He also asked Congress for an additional $100 million so the agency can properly oversee crypto markets. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in an ongoing crypto regulation turf war.
CFTC Chair Urges Leading Role in Overseeing Crypto Spot Markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam appealed to Congress Wednesday requesting his agency be granted authority to oversee crypto spot markets in the U.S. Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses the potential benefits of increased regulation, also sharing insights into price discovery in the bitcoin spot markets. Plus, thoughts on the SEC requesting comments from asset managers pending spot bitcoin ETF approvals about possible market manipulation.
