U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Policy

Trump's new CFTC chief Selig starts 'future-proof' initiative to champion crypto

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig signals an intent to set crypto policy into formal rules that would be hard to reverse down the road.

Mike Selig (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel

Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names.

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd

U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse is focusing on prediction contracts targeted at digital assets movements and economic indicators.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senate confirms Trump crypto-friendly nominees to take over CFTC, FDIC

In a package of confirmations, the U.S. Senate approved Mike Selig to lead the CFTC and Travis Hill to run the FDIC, both with major potential reach into crypto.

Mike Selig, nominee to be chairman of the CFTC (Senate Agriculture Committee)

Policy

CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands

The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Policy

CFTC Gives No-Action Leeway to Polymarket, Gemini, PredictIt, LedgerX Over Data Rules

The CFTC granted the operators of Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini and LedgerX permission to skip certain recordkeeping requirements.

Shayne Coplan, founder and CEO of Polymarket (CoinDesk/Jesse Hamilton)

Policy

U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto

In what are likely her final days at the agency, the acting chairman checked another box from President Donald Trump's crypto agenda.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Policy

U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC

In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.

Procedural vote toward confirmation of CFTC, FDIC heads (U.S. Senate)

Policy

Crypto CEOs Join U.S. CFTC's Innovation Council to Steer Market Developments

The chief executives of firms such as Gemini and Kraken will pitch in on U.S. policy efforts through the council's future, public discussions.

CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham speaks at SEC (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. CFTC-Driven Spot Crypto Trading Going Live With Bitnomial, Opening Up New Arena

President Donald Trump's push toward friendly crypto policies produced a CFTC-led effort to encourage leveraged spot crypto trading, starting with Bitnomial.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission