Commodity Futures Trading Commission news and trends

CFTC Seeks a Faster Lane for FinTech Partnerships
Legal & Regulation // June 17, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is looking for ways it can make it easier for FinTech firms to partner with federally regulated institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

CFTC Looks to Curb War-Related Prediction Market Bets
Legal & Regulation // June 10, 2026

Federal regulators have introduced a proposal to crack down on war/terror-related prediction market bets. 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, PYMNTS...

Two Years Ago vs Today: Looking at Crypto Regulation in the US
Cryptocurrency // May 25, 2026

Two years ago, the defining feature of U.S. crypto regulation was its uncertainty. Regulators relied heavily on enforcement rather than formal rulemaking, leaving companies to interpret legal boundaries retroactively through lawsuits and settlements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

CFTC Sues to Stop States From Regulating Event Contracts
Legal & Regulation // April 02, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed separate lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois Thursday (April 2), saying the states have taken actions that intrude on the regulator’s exclusive jurisdiction to regulate prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Interviews & Exclusives
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...

Quick Reads
CFTC Seeks a Faster Lane for FinTech Partnerships

June 17, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is looking for ways it can make it easier for FinTech firms to partner with federally regulated institutions. 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, PYMNTS […]

CFTC Looks to Curb War-Related Prediction Market Bets

June 10, 2026
Federal regulators have introduced a proposal to crack down on war/terror-related prediction market bets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CFTC Sues to Stop States From Regulating Event Contracts

April 02, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed separate lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois Thursday (April 2), saying the states have taken actions that intrude on the regulator’s exclusive jurisdiction...

CFTC Says Combating Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Is a Priority

April 01, 2026
Combating insider trading in prediction markets is a priority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the agency’s director of enforcement, David I. Miller, said Tuesday (March 31). Get the...