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CFTC chair says perp trading not suitable for all assets it regulates

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CFTC chair says perp trading not suitable for all assets it regulates 2026-06-23 at 19:54 By Turner Wright Michael Selig told US cotton producers that the agency’s regulatory approach to crypto perpetual futures may not be a “natural fit for traditional commodity markets, like agriculture.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

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CBOE weighs converting BTC, ETH continuous futures into perpetual futures: Report

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CBOE weighs converting BTC, ETH continuous futures into perpetual futures: Report 2026-06-23 at 19:23 By Sam Bourgi As US regulatory changes accelerate the adoption of crypto perpetual futures and rivals Coinbase and Kalshi expand their offerings, Cboe mulls a product overhaul. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement

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Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement 2026-06-19 at 05:33 By Jesse Coghlan The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures

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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures 2026-06-18 at 20:42 By Turner Wright The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Kalshi adds software partner as it looks to boost prediction market surveillance

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Kalshi adds software partner as it looks to boost prediction market surveillance 2026-06-17 at 20:51 By Nate Kostar The collaboration comes as US state regulators and the CFTC battle over oversight of event-based contracts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Crypto firms rally behind FIT21 bill approaching US House floor vote

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Crypto firms rally behind FIT21 bill approaching US House floor vote 2024-05-17 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Lawmakers expect to vote on a bill clarifying how regulators handle digital assets by June after a majority in both chambers passed a resolution against an SEC crypto rule. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com

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Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo joins Paxos board

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Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo joins Paxos board 2024-05-14 at 19:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo founded the Digital Dollar Project and currently works as an advisory board member for the Chamber of Digital Commerce. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund invests $70M in election betting platform

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund invests $70M in election betting platform 2024-05-14 at 18:02 By Cointelegraph by Josh O'Sullivan Amid increasing U.S. regulatory scrutiny, popular crypto-based betting platform Polymarket secures funding to expand its global operations despite restrictions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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CFTC announces $1.8M settlement against brokerage firm FalconX

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CFTC announces $1.8M settlement against brokerage firm FalconX 2024-05-14 at 01:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The regulator reported the firm voluntarily improved its practices after the CFTC’s civil suit with Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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House expected to vote on crypto bill offering SEC, CFTC clarity in May

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House expected to vote on crypto bill offering SEC, CFTC clarity in May 2024-05-11 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act passed out of committee in July 2023 but could be headed for a full floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. This article

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Crypto firms brace for intensified SEC, CFTC action after regulator warning

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Crypto firms brace for intensified SEC, CFTC action after regulator warning 2024-05-10 at 17:01 By Cointelegraph by Prashant Jha The CFTC warned of another cycle of enforcement actions against crypto firms as investor interest rises. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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CBDCs, stablecoins must ensure libertarian values — former CFTC chair

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CBDCs, stablecoins must ensure libertarian values — former CFTC chair 2024-05-08 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph by Gareth Jenkinson J. Christian Giancarlo has stressed the importance of upholding values of liberty, privacy and economic freedom in a keynote address in London. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Crypto firms to see more enforcement actions within 2 years — CFTC chair

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Crypto firms to see more enforcement actions within 2 years — CFTC chair 2024-05-07 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Rostin Behnam said that “without a regulatory framework,” regulators would continue pursuing crypto firms to protect investors from potential fraud and manipulation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Senators Warren, Grassley want details on CFTC’s communications with FTX

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Senators Warren, Grassley want details on CFTC’s communications with FTX 2024-04-16 at 01:02 By Cointelegraph by Derek Andersen The bipartisan letter writers also want to know when the agency found out about the wrongdoing at the crypto exchange. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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CFTC commissioner warns against infringing on SEC’s authority in KuCoin case

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CFTC commissioner warns against infringing on SEC’s authority in KuCoin case 2024-03-29 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Two U.S. financial regulators cannot seem to reach a consensus on how to treat certain cryptocurrencies as securities or commodities. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Pundits worry SEC’s Ethereum probe could be used to hold back ETFs

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Pundits worry SEC’s Ethereum probe could be used to hold back ETFs 2024-03-21 at 08:01 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The SEC’s reported investigation into the Ethereum Foundation could explain why the regulator hasn’t been forthcoming with prospective spot Ether ETF issuers, some suggest. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Tax services are getting pushy to have crypto declared: Law Decoded, Nov. 27–Dec. 4

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Tax services are getting pushy to have crypto declared: Law Decoded, Nov. 27–Dec. 4 04/12/2023 at 23:01 By Cointelegraph by David Attlee Spain and Brazil are chasing cryptocurrency stored abroad, while the U.K. wants taxes paid for crypto assets that weren’t previously declared. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Courts will provide ‘good guidance’ for crypto — CFTC commissioner

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Courts will provide ‘good guidance’ for crypto — CFTC commissioner 01/12/2023 at 01:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Kristin Johnson proposed several potential paths for handling digital assets in the United States — through Congress, having private companies address governance and the courts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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