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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...
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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.
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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.
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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....
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Fintech and Blockchain Symposium hosted by Rutgers Law School’s Blockchain and Fintech Program and Sidley Austin LLP. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (EDT) at the Sidley Austin LLP office located at 787 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019.The symposium aims to bring together experts and professionals in the fintech and blockchain industries to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field. Commissioner Pham's participation as a keynote speaker...
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Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to give remarks and participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 Fintech and Blockchain Symposium. The event is being co-hosted by Rutgers Law School’s Center for Blockchain and Fintech and Sidley Austin LLP.The symposium will take place on May 3, 2024, starting at 10:45 a.m. (ET) at Sidley Austin LLP, located at 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019.This event provides an opportunity for industry professionals, academics, and enthusiasts to gather and discuss the latest trends and developments in the fintech and blockchain...
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Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), sponsored by Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, recently released a Report on Responsible AI in Financial Markets. The TAC, comprised of esteemed experts in AI, made five recommendations to the Commission on how to approach the evolving landscape of AI in financial markets.Commissioner Goldsmith Romero praised the Committee's approach and emphasized the importance of responsible AI practices in safeguarding financial markets. She highlighted the significance of...
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Washington, D.C. — In a recent announcement, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero revealed plans for an upcoming event titled "AI Day" to be hosted at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting on May 2, 2024. The event will be held at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and is open to the public, either in person or through a live webcast on CFTC.gov."AI Day will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT)," stated Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, emphasizing the timing of the event.The main focus of AI Day will...
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Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger is set to partake in a Keynote Q&A session at the MFA Legal & Compliance Conference. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EDT) at the New York Athletic Club located at 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019.The conference, organized by the Managed Funds Association (MFA), will provide a platform for industry professionals to discuss legal and compliance matters within the financial sector. More information about the event can be found on the MFA Legal & Compliance New York 2024...
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Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger will participate in a fireside chat at the Environmental Markets Conference. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (EDT) at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.The announcement of Commissioner Mersinger's participation at the conference was made without further details on the topics that will be discussed during the fireside chat.The Environmental Markets Conference is a significant event that brings together key stakeholders and experts in...
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Washington, D.C. — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam has appointed Dr. Ted Kaouk as the agency's inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Dr. Kaouk, who currently holds the position of Chief Data Officer and Director of the Division of Data at the CFTC, will now take on the role of Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer.In response to the appointment, Chairman Behnam highlighted the significance of leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the CFTC's capabilities in overseeing and enforcing regulations in the...
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Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero announced the agenda for the upcoming "AI Day" at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee meeting on May 2, 2024. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and will be open to the public both in person and via live webcast at CFTC.gov."We have a fantastic must-watch agenda for AI Day for anyone interested in digging deeper into how regulators should be approaching AI in regulated financial services, including generative AI," stated...
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Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it has approved a final rule that amends the capital and financial reporting requirements of Swap Dealers (SDs) and Major Swap Participants (MSPs).According to the announcement, "The amendments make changes consistent with CFTC Staff Letter No. 21-15 regarding the tangible net worth capital approach for calculating capital under CFTC Regulation 23.101, as well as CFTC Staff Letter No. 21-18, as further extended by CFTC Staff Letter No. 23-11, regarding the alternate financial reporting...
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Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced approval of final rules to amend its large trading reporting regulations for futures and options. These regulations require futures commission merchants, clearing members, foreign brokers, and certain reporting markets (reporting firms) to report to the Commission position information for the largest futures and options traders.The final rules replace the data elements currently enumerated in the CFTC’s regulations with an appendix specifying applicable data elements. The final rules also provide...