Attorney Jared Marx discusses a recent ruling by the United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission, which saw it label bitcoin as a commodity.
The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).
LedgerX has received temporary approval from the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission to act as a swap execution facility.
Blockchain infrastructure company BitFury has selected a number of high-profile figures to serve on its advisory and technical advisory boards.
The CFTC's Mark Wetjen tells CoinDesk how his agency might investigate bitcoin market manipulation and why it may not engage the industry in 2015.
Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.
The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission has made clear that bitcoin falls under its jurisdiction – what would regulation under CFTC look like?
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has said the agency is authorised to take enforcement actions against price manipulation in bitcoin markets.
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.
The CFTC held a meeting today to discuss bitcoin and its potential effects on US derivatives markets.
The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission will hold a public hearing on 9th October to address digital currency.
TeraExchange has launched the first financial instrument tied to bitcoin following approval from US regulators.
Mercatus Center scholars recommend that policymakers use a “bottom-up” approach to regulating bitcoin.
The CTFC is investigating whether it has the authority to regulate digital currencies under rules for commodities, reports say.
US Senator Tom Carper has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clarify its position on bitcoin.