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SEC Chairman Gensler Suggests Again That Proof-of-Stake Tokens Are Securities: Report

Gensler had previously argued that ether might be a security after Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake last year.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Mar 15, 2023 at 8:50 p.m. UTC

Mar 15, 2023

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US CFTC Chief Promises More ‘Precedent-Setting’ Crypto Enforcement Cases

Commission Chairman Behnam says his agency is gearing up for another year of significant actions in the crypto industry as he tries to ramp up his enforcement staff.

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations

The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Dec 5, 2022 at 12:54 p.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2022

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FTX Direct Clearing Plan Was Nowhere Close to Being Approved, CFTC Chief Says

Rostin Behnam, the agency's chairman, did say FTX executives met frequently with the regulator.

By Jack Schickler

Nov 28, 2022 at 2:08 p.m. UTC

Nov 28, 2022

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CFTC Chair Behnam Says ‘Number One Accomplishment’ Is Track Record of Enforcement Actions

Behnam said he gets “very irritated” by the crypto industry’s perception that the CFTC is a friendlier regulator than the SEC.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Oct 24, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. UTC

Oct 24, 2022

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Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under CFTC Regulation, Chairman Behnam Says

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam argued on Wednesday that nonbank institutions, including crypto exchanges, “thrive” in conditions of regulatory certainty.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sep 29, 2022 at 12:29 a.m. UTC

Sep 29, 2022

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Presidente de la CFTC ve con optimismo el crecimiento del movimiento cripto de Washington

El presidente de la Comisión de Comercio de Futuros de Productos Básicos, Rostin Behnam, señaló que el proyecto de ley permitiría a la agencia imponer fees al sector cripto.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 9, 2022 at 7:46 p.m. UTC

Jun 9, 2022

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Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam and CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey speak at Consensus 2022. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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CFTC Chairman 'Encouraged' by Bill in Congress to Give the Agency More Crypto Oversight

Rostin Behnam noted the bill would allow the CFTC to assess fees on the industry.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 9, 2022 at 4:18 p.m. UTC

Jun 9, 2022

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CFTC Chief Says FTX Plan Could Make Crypto Markets 'More Efficient'

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said he didn't yet support FTX's proposal to directly settle margined crypto trades, but said he must support "responsible innovation."

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 31, 2022 at 5:41 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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