CFTC Chair Says Regulator Is 'Behind' on Blockchain
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is "falling behind" in understanding blockchain technology, chairman Christopher Giancarlo said.
CFTC Official to Congress: Don't Be 'Hasty' With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response
A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.
Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case
The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.
CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation
The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.
Cryptocurrencies 'Are Not Going Away' Says CFTC Official
Commissioner of the CFTC, Rostin Behnam, gave an address emphasizing the potential of blockchain to address issues in all sectors.
CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas
The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator…
US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.
CFTC Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.
US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid 'Hindering' Blockchain Innovation
U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.
