Tagged: cftc

February 17, 2026 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is supporting the fast emerging prediction markets. Following an onslaught of state-based lawsuits, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has issued a statement defending these marketplaces and filed a friend-of-the-court brief advocating federal oversight rather than piecemeal state regulation. Chairman Selig… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the cryptocurrency and derivatives sectors, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened in a high-profile legal battle, signaling a shift toward more supportive federal oversight of prediction markets. On February 5, 2026, the agency filed a motion to submit… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division has reissued CFTC Staff Letter 25-40 with a slight revision to the definition of “payment stablecoin.” According to the CFTC, the revision affects national trust banks, which may be permitted to issue payment stablecoins. Under the GENIUS… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction markets, where participants wager on the outcomes of real-world events ranging from elections to sports, have surged in popularity as a innovative segment of the web3 ecosystem. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to buy and sell contracts tied to these events, effectively… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission joint event has been rescheduled to take place this Thursday, January 29th. The event was originally scheduled for January 27th. The gathering is part of embracing the digital asset ecosystem and the changing regulatory environment…. Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 12:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of President Donald Trump‘s return to office, the US financial landscape is poised for significant transformation, particularly through changes at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Recent developments signal a shift toward deregulation and innovation, with experts heralding the potential for a… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). Announced this month, by Chairman Michael S. Selig, this initiative aims to provide expert guidance on emerging technologies shaping derivatives and commodity markets. The committee represents a rebranding and revitalization of the… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 12:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) revealed that it had filed suit in the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut. The company is battling state gaming commissions that are miffed with Prediction Markets being regulated at the federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The battle lines… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 11:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Mike Selig, the new Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has issued a statement on this recently approved confirmation. The full Senate voted 53 to 43 to approve the nomination. No Democrats voted to support the nomination. Selig, well known for his support… Read More

December 18, 2025 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Caroline D. Pham will join MoonPay as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer following the conclusion of her service as Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to an update from MoonPay, Pham will be responsible for overseeing all global legal… Read More

December 9, 2025 @ 5:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will commence a digital assets pilot program for certain digital assets, including  Bitcoin, ETH, and USDC. The CFTC said these assets will be used as collateral in derivatives markets. The Commission will also pursue guidance on tokenized collateral and seek the… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 4:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitnomial, Inc., a U.S. derivatives exchange company, announces the planned launch of the leveraged retail spot crypto exchange operating under CFTC regulation via its Designated Contract Market (DCM), Bitnomial Exchange, LLC, and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC. Retail and institutional traders benefit from… Read More

December 3, 2025 @ 4:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

A CFTC Wells notice is a formal notification from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicating that its staff is recommending an enforcement action. The same process is used by the Securities and Exchange Commission. While not determinative, in the past, a Wells notice was… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polymarket, which claims to be one the world’s largest prediction markets, has recently announced that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an Amended Order of Designation, permitting Polymarket to operate an intermediated trading platform subject to the full set of requirements “applicable… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking nominations for its CEO Innovation Council. Applicants must be received by December 8th. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham aims to support ongoing innovation and updated market structure rules. The CFTC’s Crypto Sprint to implement the President’s Working… Read More

November 18, 2025 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Michael Selig, selected to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by President Trump, is expected to go through the hearing process at a meeting of the Senate Agriculture Committee this Wednesday. President Trump selected Selig following the decision to withdraw Brian Quintenz’s nomination to… Read More

November 11, 2025 @ 6:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caroline Pham, the Acting Chairperson of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has indicated that the regulatory agency is presently in talks with various regulated exchanges to potentially introduce spot cryptocurrency trading. This may include leveraged offerings and may be officially launched toward the end… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets and investing platform Kraken has announced it has acquired Small Exchange, which is described as a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM), from IG Group., for $100 million. According to Kraken, this latest update aims to establish the foundation for the crypto trading platform… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Mike Selig, Chief Counsel on the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, is reportedly set to be nominated as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The SEC Crypto Task Force is pursuing updated rules to enable digital asset innovation and will likely become one of… Read More

October 1, 2025 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Brian Quintenz, a former CFTC Commissioner, has had his nomination pulled from consideration for the Chairman role at the Commission. The White  House acknowledged the decision last night, according to multiple reports. Nominated in February, Quintenz was a staunch supporter of the emerging digital asset… Read More