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Third CFTC Commissioner Announces Plans to Leave Agency
Regulation // May 22, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could be left with a single member sometime before the end of the year, as three current members have announced their intention to leave. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance
Cryptocurrency // May 06, 2025

Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFTC Clarifies Views on Regulatory Treatment of Foreign Exchange Products
Regulation // April 10, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an interpretive letter providing views on certain foreign exchange (FX) transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

CFTC Says Digital Asset Derivatives Will Get Same Regulatory Treatment as Other Products
Regulation // March 28, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission withdrew two advisories: one on the review of risks related to clearing digital assets, and the other on virtual currency derivative product listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance

May 06, 2025
Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year

January 07, 2025
The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency markets and stablecoins. Get the...

SEC, CFTC Coordination May Be the Way Forward for Crypto Regulation

January 21, 2022
Calling cryptocurrency the “Wild West” of finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman has said regulating crypto trading platforms is one of the biggest challenges facing Congress. Get...

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Third CFTC Commissioner Announces Plans to Leave Agency

May 22, 2025
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could be left with a single member sometime before the end of the year, as three current members have announced their intention to leave. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

CFTC Clarifies Views on Regulatory Treatment of Foreign Exchange Products

April 10, 2025
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an interpretive letter providing views on certain foreign exchange (FX) transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

CFTC Says Digital Asset Derivatives Will Get Same Regulatory Treatment as Other Products

March 28, 2025
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission withdrew two advisories: one on the review of risks related to clearing digital assets, and the other on virtual currency derivative product listings. Get the...

FinCEN Highlights Ways Financial Institutions Can Combat Relationship Investment Scams

February 26, 2025
Financial institutions should watch for suspicious activity that may indicate relationship investment scams and should use specific Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing instructions and key terms to help law enforcement...