Bitcoin just gained a federal status that makes selling your coins for cash l…

In recent developments, on Friday afternoon, the CFTC published Release 9146-25, a document with a long title and a simple message: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC are getting a supervised trial…

Crypto oversight in US tightens as CFTC and FDIC leadership near confirmation

In recent developments, mike Selig is positioned to replace Acting Chair Caroline Pham at the CFTC if confirmed. The CFTC has already expanded crypto oversight through collateral approvals and spot…

CFTC Scraps Outdated Crypto Rules, Signals Fresh Momentum Ahead

In recent developments, u.S. crypto regulation is pivoting fast as the CFTC scraps legacy guidance, signaling a friendlier, clearer framework that could unlock broader market access, reduce compliance friction and…

CFTC pulls ‘actual delivery’ crypto guidance, giving flexibility to excha…

In recent developments, the CFTC has scrapped its guidance on how crypto is delivered in a transaction, giving “way more flexibility for exchanges,” says StarkWare’s Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos. Looking closer,…

CFTC gives prediction markets leeway on data and record-keeping rules

In recent developments, the CFTC gave “no-action” letters to a group of prediction markets, including Polymarket US, exempting them from swap data reporting and record-keeping regulations. Looking closer, market participants…

Crypto CEOs Step Into CFTC Council as Market Structure Shifts

In recent developments, crypto heavyweights step directly into the regulatory core as the CFTC’s new CEO Innovation Council pulls top exchange leaders into fast-moving debates on tokenization, collateral, 24/7 trading,…

Vote on Trump’s CFTC chair pick could come today, US senator says

In recent developments, senators could vote on Michael Selig’s nomination to head the CFTC, which, if successful, is expected to lead to the departure of acting Chair Caroline Pham. Looking…

Gemini Gets CFTC Approval to Launch Prediction Markets in US

In recent developments, the CFTC license will let Gemini offer event contracts in the U.S., joining Kalshi and Polymarket in a booming market. The development has drawn attention from traders…

CFTC Innovation Council adds prediction market, exchange CEOs

In recent developments, the CFTC’s new CEO Innovation Council includes leaders from crypto exchanges like Kraken and traditional stock exchanges such as Nasdaq to discuss market structure reforms. Looking closer,…

CFTC Launches Crypto Pilot With BTC, ETH, USDC Driving Margin Heat

In recent developments, a new CFTC pilot program opens the door for regulated tokenized collateral in U.S. derivatives markets, signaling broader acceptance of bitcoin, ether and stablecoins while removing barriers…