CFTC

Regulation

CFTC to Take ‘Do No Harm’ Approach on Crypto Regulation

The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Regulation

What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress

Congress will hold what may be the most consequential hearing in years on cryptocurrency Tuesday, with the heads of the SEC and CFTC in the hot seat.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
IRS

US Commodities Regulator Warns on Crypto Retirement Scams

Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts claiming to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, according to the CFTC.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Exchanges

US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Regulation

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing

The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018
Tether

Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether

The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Markets  ·  30 January 2018
Regulation

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny

Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2018
Regulation

Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Adviser

Bart Chilton, the former CFTC commissioner, is now taking his regulatory expertise to decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Omega One.

Business  ·  25 January 2018
CFTC

CFTC Sues Obscure Crypto Scheme ‘My Big Coin’ for Fraud

The Commodity Future Exchange Commission (CFTC) has charged two individuals and a Las Vegas-based business in connection with a cryptocurrency scam.

Markets  ·  24 January 2018
Crime

CFTC Files Suits Against Crypto Investment Schemes for Alleged Fraud

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought two lawsuits against allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2018
Bitcoin

CFTC to Meet On Bitcoin Futures Self-Certification Issue

Meanwhile, the SEC and a North American securities regulation group warned investors about risks of cryptocurrency products.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 January 2018
Commodities

US Commodities Regulator Proposes Definition for Cryptocurrency ‘Delivery’

The CFTC has published a proposed interpretation of how it will deem that a cryptocurrency has been "delivered" from a buyer to a seller.

Markets  ·  15 December 2017
IRS

Uncle Sam’s Surprise: Tax Reform to Impact Crypto Investors

New provisions in the upcoming tax reform bill could have several significant repercussions on crypto holders this tax season.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2017
Regulation

CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlike Any Commodity’ Agency Has Seen

Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Bitcoin

CBOE CEO Blasts ‘Uncalled For’ Bitcoin Futures Critiques

CBOE's chief executive is pushing back at suggestions that the exchange's newly-launched bitcoin futures market was hastily done.

Markets  ·  11 December 2017