148 stories tagged #CFTC

  1. XRP Declared Digital Commodity, Paving Way for US Exchange Listings and ETFs
    crypto

    XRP Declared Digital Commodity, Paving Way for US Exchange Listings and ETFs

    US regulators classify XRP as a digital commodity, opening doors for exchange listings, potential ETFs, and enhanced institutional access.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Kraken Parent Company to Acquire US Crypto Exchange Bitnomial for $20 Billion
    crypto

    Kraken Parent Company to Acquire US Crypto Exchange Bitnomial for $20 Billion

    Kraken's parent, Payward, is acquiring regulated crypto exchange Bitnomial, enhancing its derivatives and trading services for US clients.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Bitnomial for Up to $550 Million
    crypto

    Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Bitnomial for Up to $550 Million

    Crypto exchange Kraken's parent company, Payward, is acquiring digital asset derivatives exchange Bitnomial for up to $550 million to bolster its derivatives offerings.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. CFTC Leverages AI to Offset Staff Cuts Amidst Crypto and Prediction Market Growth
    crypto

    CFTC Leverages AI to Offset Staff Cuts Amidst Crypto and Prediction Market Growth

    U.S. CFTC Chairman Mike Selig reveals AI and automation are crucial for handling expanded oversight responsibilities despite significant staff reductions.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. CFTC Investigates Oil Futures Trades Linked to Trump's Iran Policy Shifts
    finance

    CFTC Investigates Oil Futures Trades Linked to Trump's Iran Policy Shifts

    The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly investigating suspicious oil futures trades made just before key Trump administration announcements concerning Iran.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. JPMorgan: US Crypto Rulebook 'Near Completion' Amid CLARITY Act Breakthrough
    crypto

    JPMorgan: US Crypto Rulebook 'Near Completion' Amid CLARITY Act Breakthrough

    JPMorgan analysts report significant progress on the CLARITY Act, suggesting a US crypto rulebook is close to finalization. Key disputes over stablecoins and agency oversight are nearing resolution.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Bitnomial Launches Injective Futures in US, Eyes ETF Eligibility
    crypto

    Bitnomial Launches Injective Futures in US, Eyes ETF Eligibility

    Chicago-based Bitnomial introduces monthly Injective futures, the first US-regulated derivative for the Web3 token, potentially paving the way for an ETF.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Ex-CFTC Chair Giancarlo Pivots to Full-Time Crypto Advisory
    crypto

    Ex-CFTC Chair Giancarlo Pivots to Full-Time Crypto Advisory

    Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, known as 'Crypto Dad,' is leaving law to exclusively advise FinTech and digital asset firms, focusing on innovation and public policy.

    last mo. 1 min read