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Brian Quintenz, Donald Trump’s nominee for CFTC Commissioner, is seeking support from the crypto industry as his nomination faces delays.
CFTC Chair emphasized that the agency will focus on targeting fraud in crypto markets while moving away from the”regulation by enforcement” approach.
Eleanor Terrett revealed that the SEC and CFTC are in discussions to collaborate on crypto regulation as uncertainty prevails in the market.
Led by Commissioner Hester Pierce, the SEC’s new crypto task force aims to clarify the classification of crypto assets and not put everything within the “securities” bracket.
The CFTC will get back to basics by hosting staff roundtables that will develop a robust administrative record with studies, data, expert reports, and public input.
Caroline Pham is replacing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam as the acting CFTC Chair as the Trump administration has yet to announce a permanent Chairman for the agency.
Crypto.com has refused to suspend its sports trading services as requested by the US CFTC.
Coinbase and the CFTC might be at loggerheads amid issued subpoena in Polymarket probe.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam’s upcoming exit coincides with Trump’s inauguration, potentially reshaping the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency, political betting, and climate markets under new leadership.
Gemini Trust Company reaches $5 million settlement with CFTC over Bitcoin futures case, choosing to resolve litigation before the upcoming Trump administration.
The collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX in November 2022 accounted for $12.7 billion in restitution and disgorgement, setting a record as the largest recovery in the CFTC’s history.
Atkins’ potential appointment as SEC Chair comes amid growing speculation that Trump’s administration might move the regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies away from the SEC and to the CFTC.
Donald Trump’s pick of Jay Clayton for U.S. Attorney brings back a regulatory heavyweight known for reshaping crypto rules at the SEC.
US Federal Bureau of Investigation raided the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket on Wednesday, confiscating his phone and other electronics.
Regulators are investigating Polymarket’s adherence to French gambling laws, with potential actions including blocking access to the platform in France.