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SEC and CFTC Discuss Working Together as Market Rallies

Eleanor Terrett revealed that the SEC and CFTC are in discussions to collaborate on crypto regulation as uncertainty prevails in the market.

SEC, CFTC Overhaul US Crypto Regulations by Removing Enforcement: All Details

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By Bhushan Akolkar Feb 5, 2025

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.

CFTC Acting Chair Launches Roundtables on Crypto and Prediction Markets

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By Bena Ilyas Jan 27, 2025

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.

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CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham Named Acting Chair Under Trump Administration

By Parth Dubey Jan 20, 2025

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.

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Crypto.com Shuns US CFTC’s Call to Halt Sports Event Contracts

By Godfrey Benjamin Jan 15, 2025

Crypto.com has refused to suspend its sports trading services as requested by the US CFTC.

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CFTC Targets Coinbase in Polymarket Probe: Details

By Godfrey Benjamin Jan 9, 2025

Coinbase and the CFTC might be at loggerheads amid issued subpoena in Polymarket probe.

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US CFTC Chair Behnam to Step Down as Donald Trump Takes Office

By Godfrey Benjamin Jan 7, 2025

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.

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Gemini Agrees to Pay $5M CFTC Fine Before Donald Trump’s Inauguration

By Steve Muchoki Jan 6, 2025

Gemini Trust Company reaches $5 million settlement with CFTC over Bitcoin futures case, choosing to resolve litigation before the upcoming Trump administration.

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CFTC Announces Record $17.1B in Crypto Enforcement Actions in 2024

By Bena Ilyas Dec 5, 2024

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.

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Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins Considered Leading Candidate to Replace Gensler

By Chimamanda U. Martha Nov 27, 2024

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.

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Donald Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Southern District of New York

By Anisha Pandey Nov 15, 2024

Donald Trump’s pick of Jay Clayton for U.S. Attorney brings back a regulatory heavyweight known for reshaping crypto rules at the SEC.

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FBI Raid on Polymarket CEO Raises Concerns Over Political Motivation

By Chimamanda U. Martha Nov 14, 2024

US Federal Bureau of Investigation raided the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket on Wednesday, confiscating his phone and other electronics.

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France to Ban Polymarket after Raking in $3.5B from US Election

By Bena Ilyas Nov 7, 2024

Regulators are investigating Polymarket’s adherence to French gambling laws, with potential actions including blocking access to the platform in France.

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Harris-Biden Policies Cost Crypto Millions, Cameron Winklevoss Says as He Rallies for Trump

By Chimamanda U. Martha Nov 5, 2024

Today’s vote may set the future regulatory tone for crypto in the United States, with industry leaders divided on which administration would better support growth.

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Bitnomial Sues US SEC over XRP Futures Classification, Industry Leaders Support

By Bhushan Akolkar Oct 11, 2024

In the lawsuit, Bitnomial has challenged the SEC’s assertion that XRP futures contracts fall under its jurisdiction as “security futures”.