CFTC backs crypto perpetual contracts, issues advisory on 24/7 trading
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) took positions on cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts and how the industry may be more suited for “24/7 trading,...
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CFTC says some derivatives markets may not suit 24/7 trading
The CFTC has warned regulated derivatives platforms that round-the-clock trading may suit crypto-native markets but may not work safely across every traditional asset class. Summary...
CFTC Approves Bitcoin Perpetual Futures on Prediction Market Kalshi
In brief The CFTC has approved Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures, marking a major milestone for the overwhelmingly offshore asset class. The regulator had...
CFTC, Gemini File Joint Motion to Reverse $5M Settlement
In brief The CFTC and crypto exchange Gemini have jointly filed a motion for relief from judgment seeking to undo a January 2025 consent order....
CFTC seeks to reverse settlement deal with Gemini
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a federal court to vacate its $5 million settlement with crypto exchange Gemini, claiming that the agency’s...
Trump Backs CFTC Over Prediction Markets, Calls State Officials ‘Scum’
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Tuesday for federal regulators to keep control over prediction markets, calling it a “critically important” issue as states move to...
Prediction markets battle escalates after president Donald Trump sides with CFTC
The CFTC has moved a proposed rule on prediction-markets event contracts into White House review as federal and state officials fight over who should police...
Trump backs CFTC authority over prediction markets
US President Donald Trump has backed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as having the “exclusive authority” over prediction markets, as state regulators’ action against the...
CFTC officials who questioned prediction markets were suspended: NYT
Senior officials at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission who raised concerns about prediction market companies were suspended, investigated and eventually pushed out of the agency....
CFTC crypto oversight questioned after officials were pushed out
Senior Commodity Futures Trading Commission officials who raised concerns about prediction market firms were suspended, investigated and pushed out, according to a New York Times...