LedgerX and CBOE: The CFTC's Trojan Horse in an SEC Turf War
A look at how a new class of cryptocurrency-based financial products impacts the balance of power between U.S. regulators.
From ICOs to DCOs: The Dawn of Cleared Crypto Derivatives
What is the likely impact of cryptocurrency derivatives? Three lawyers speculate on the possible innovations to come.
Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives
New York startup LedgerX has received approval from the CFTC to trade cryptocurrency derivatives to institutional investors.
CFTC Formally Registers New Cryptocurrency Swap Execution Facility
The CFTC has issued an Order of Registration to cryptocurrency startup LedgerX granting it status as a Swap Execution Facility.
CFTC Chief Asks Congress for More Money to Oversee Blockchain
The CFTC has cited the advance of technologies like blockchain in a request to obtain additional funding for its oversight activities.
CFTC 2.0: US Regulator Unveils Plan to Step Up Blockchain R&D
The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.
Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle
Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.
Trump's 'Acting' CFTC Chair Details Vision for Blockchain Regulation
The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.
CFTC's Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017
The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.
Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator
Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.
