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  • Crypto analyst: CFTC accepting tokenized collateral would be a 'boon for the digital assets market'

    Crypto analyst Mr. Legend said if the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) were to approve using digital assets as trading collateral, it would be a "boon for the digital assets market.'


  • Commissioner Pham to Speak at 49th IOSCO Annual Meeting 2024

    Commissioner Caroline D. Pham will speak at a Regulatory Workshop titled “New SupTech: Exchange of Experiences” at the 49th Annual Meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).


  • Commissioner Johnson to Participate in Regulatory Workshop at IOSCO Annual Meeting in Athens

    Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to participate in a Regulatory Workshop titled "Retail Investor Protection in a Digital World: Finfluencers, Gamification and the Evolving Trading Landscape" at the IOSCO Annual Meeting in Athens on May 27, 2024. The workshop is part of the IOSCO 2024 Greece program, as announced in the event details.The workshop will take place at 11:00 a.m. local time in Athens, which corresponds to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The IOSCO Annual Meeting itself will be held in Athens, Greece.The participation of Commissioner Johnson in this workshop...


  • Commissioner Pham to discuss digital finance at IOSCO annual meeting

    On May 29, 2024, Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to participate in a panel discussion at the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) Public Conference during the IOSCO Annual Meeting. The panel, titled "Digital Finance, Fintech and Crypto Assets: Supervision Challenges and Experiences Including Issues relating to Sustainability," will delve into the complexities of digital finance supervision and related sustainability issues.


  • Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to speak at Financial Times' Moral Money Summit

    The Financial Times' Moral Money Summit will feature a keynote interview with Commissioner Goldsmith Romero. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9:10 am to 9:30 am London/BST or 4:10 am to 4:30 am USA/EDT. The venue for the summit is The Biltmore Mayfair, located at 44 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 2HP, United Kingdom. For more information about the event, interested parties can visit https://moralmoneyeurope.live.ft.com/home.


  • Commissioner Pham to Speak at City Week 2024

    Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to speak at a featured fireside chat on the CFTC’s role in regulating digital assets at City Week 2024. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (London/GMT) and 6:00 a.m. (USA/EDT). The location for the event is Guildhall Gresham Street London EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom.


  • Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to discuss international finance at City Week 2024

    Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion on international financial regulation at City Week 2024. The event will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024.


  • Commissioner Romero to address NFA's Board of Directors spring meeting

    Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is scheduled to address the National Futures Association’s (NFA) Board of Directors at their Spring meeting. The event will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm (EDT). The venue for this significant gathering is the St Regis, located at 923 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006.


  • Commissioner Pham to participate in 2024 Digital Chamber Blockchain Summit

    Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to participate in a panel discussion titled "Working Together: CFTC and SEC" at the Digital Chamber's 2024 Blockchain Summit. She will be sharing the stage with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Pierce.


  • CFTC charges Agridime with fraudulent cattle scheme

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Agridime LLC, a Texas corporation, and its co-founders, Joshua Link of Gilbert, Arizona and Jed Wood of Ft. Worth, Texas. The defendants are accused of defrauding thousands of customers across at least 14 states by soliciting, accepting, and using customer funds to pay undisclosed commissions and using later customers' funds to pay profits to earlier customers.


  • Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to Participate on an Artificial Intelligence Panel at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ Legislative Leadership Summit

    Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is set to participate on an AI panel at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) at the 2024 Legislative Leadership Summit. The panel, titled "How AI is Changing the World," will take place on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm (EDT) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001.Romero's insights on the topic will be shared alongside other experts in the field during the summit, providing valuable perspectives on the impact of artificial...


  • CFTC settles charges against unregistered crypto prime brokerage firm

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order filing and settling charges against Falcon Labs, Ltd., a Seychelles-based entity. The firm is accused of failing to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM), marking the CFTC's first action against an unregistered FCM that facilitated access to digital asset exchanges.


  • CFTC issues advisory warning against 'money mule' scams

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach (OCEO) has issued an advisory warning students and job seekers about the risks associated with "money mule" scams. These scams involve individuals transferring money into their bank accounts, digital wallets, or spot-market crypto trading accounts as part of their job duties or at the behest of others.


  • CFTC to Hold a Commission Open Meeting on May 10

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman, Rostin Behnam, has announced that the Commission will be holding an open meeting on Friday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in person, listen by phone, or view a live stream at CFTC.gov.During the meeting, the Commission will be considering the Proposed Rule regarding Event Contracts. The meeting will take place at the CFTC Headquarters Conference Center located at Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street N.W., Washington, D.C....


  • CFTC issues proposed rulemaking on event contracts

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to further specify types of event contracts that fall within the scope of Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) section 5c(c)(5)(C) and are contrary to the public interest.


  • Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to Speak at the World Economic Forum’s Industry Strategy Meeting 2024

    Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has been confirmed as a speaker at the World Economic Forum’s Industry Strategy Meeting 2024. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (EDT) at the Deutsche Bank Center in New York, NY. The announcement of Commissioner Goldsmith Romero's participation in the prestigious event was made recently, generating anticipation and interest among attendees and industry professionals. The Industry Strategy Meeting organized by the World Economic Forum is known for bringing together key figures...


  • Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to Participate on a Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Panel at the North American Securities Administrators Association’s 2024 Public Policy Symposium

    Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero will participate on a Responsible AI panel at the North American Securities Administrators Association’s (NASAA) 2024 Public Policy Symposium that explores the opportunities and challenges faced by policy makers, regulators, regulated financial institutions, investors, and customers. The panel discussion is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EDT) at the InterContinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf located at 801 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.This event aims to delve into the growing...


  • Commissioner Pham to Speak on NCUA Panel for AANHPI Heritage Month

    Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to participate in a panel discussion as part of the AANHPI Heritage Month celebrations. The event, titled “A Conversation with AANHPI Financial Regulatory Leaders on Their Inspirational Career Journey,” will be hosted by the National Credit Union Administration on May 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT).The panel discussion, which will be held as a virtual event, aims to highlight the career journeys and experiences of AANHPI financial regulatory leaders. Commissioner Pham's participation underscores the importance of recognizing and...


  • Chairman Behnam to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference

    Chairman Rostin Behnam is set to take part in a Fireside Chat at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (PT) and 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. (ET) at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.Expressing his anticipation for the event, Chairman Behnam stated, "I am honored to participate in this Fireside Chat at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference."The conference, under the theme "Milken Institute Global Conference 2024: Shaping a Shared Future," is expected to bring...


  • CFTC to Hold a Commission Open Meeting May 10

    Washington, D.C. — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam has revealed that the Commission is scheduled to convene an open meeting on Friday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.The meeting, set to take place at the CFTC Headquarters Conference Center, located at Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20581, will focus on the consideration of the Proposed Rule regarding Event Contracts.Individuals interested in participating in the meeting have the option to attend in person, listen by...