The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission received more than 1,500 responses to its prediction market rulemaking proposal. Respondents split sharply on how the agency should police these platforms. The comment period ended on May 4, 2026. CFTC prediction market rulemaking draws divided public feedback The CFTC proposed a rule in March 2026. It would allow […]
The US crypto industry will survive and thrive even if the CLARITY Act fails to pass Congress. That is the view of Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management. Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction podcast on May 3, 2026, Perkins expressed confidence in the sector’s future. He pointed to ongoing work by top regulators. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are examining whether traders had advance knowledge of Trump administration decisions on Iran, according to a new report. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched an investigation into suspicious oil futures trades that occurred just minutes before two major policy announcements in March and April 2026. This CFTC investigation […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed the first five members to its newly formed Innovation Task Force, a concrete step in the agency’s effort to establish definitive rules for the cryptocurrency market. Announced on April 11, 2026, the move signals a coordinated regulatory push under the Trump administration to resolve […]
NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 – The top enforcement official at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has delivered a blunt message to participants in prediction markets: insider trading laws apply, and violators will be prosecuted. David Miller, the CFTC’s Director of Enforcement, directly challenged what he called a pervasive “myth” during a panel […]
NEW YORK – March 31, 2026. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally closed its case against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin. The exchange’s parent company, Peken Global Limited, agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty, according to a court order filed in the Southern District of New York. This settlement resolves allegations that KuCoin […]
In a significant move for digital asset integration, staff at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued detailed guidance clarifying expectations for using cryptocurrency as collateral within regulated derivatives markets. This guidance, released on March 20, 2026, provides vital answers to industry questions about an ongoing pilot program initiated in late 2025. CFTC […]
The price of Cardano’s ADA token held near $0.26 on March 15, 2026, as the cryptocurrency market assessed emerging regulatory clarity between two key U.S. agencies. Market data from CoinGecko indicates ADA’s price has consolidated in this range following recent statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). […]
March 14, 2026 – Investor attention is shifting toward audited cryptocurrency presales, including the project Pepeto, following a formal agreement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to coordinate oversight of digital assets. The regulatory clarity has prompted market participants to scrutinize projects with defined utility and […]
In a significant move for cryptocurrency regulation, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a pivotal no-action letter to Phantom Technologies, providing crucial regulatory clarity for non-custodial wallet providers. This decision, announced on March 17, 2026, marks a notable development under the leadership of CFTC Chair Michael Selig and establishes a potential framework […]
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