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Senate Banking Committee advances crypto market structure bill including developer protections
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The Senate Banking Committee is moving closer to a vote on new legislation that would set rules for digital asset markets.

Blockchain Association responds to Senate Banking Committee’s draft on market structure
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The Blockchain Association has issued a statement regarding the Senate Banking Committee's draft market structure legislation.

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Coin Center outlines six priorities for reforming US crypto tax policy
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At Coin Center, leaders are calling for changes to how cryptocurrency transactions are taxed in the United States.


Amir Zaidi named chief of staff at Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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Amir Zaidi has been appointed as Chief of Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to an announcement from Chairman Michael S. Selig.


CFTC adds Rob Hadick to advisory committee on digital assets
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Rob Hadick of Dragonfly Capital Partners has been appointed to the Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC), according to an announcement by Acting Chairman...


Michael S. Selig sworn in as chairman of Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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Michael S. Selig has been sworn in as the 16th Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).


Caroline D. Pham announces departure; Michael Selig named next chairman of CFTC
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Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced her departure from public service, effective December 22, 2025.


CFTC requests public input on direct clearing services offered to retail traders
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a Request for Comment to gather public input on issues related to derivatives clearing organizations that offer direct clearing services to retail traders, known as Retail DCOs.


CFTC approves final rule updating swap dealer conduct and documentation requirements
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved a final rule that updates business conduct and documentation requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants.


CFTC secures court order against Wisconsin man for fraudulent commodity trading scheme
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has entered a consent order against Robert Narvett, a resident of Wisconsin, in connection with a fraudulent investment...


CFTC issues no-action relief on registration for some SEC-registered investment advisers
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Market Participants Division has issued a no-action letter in response to a request from the Managed Funds Association.


CFTC launches pilot program aimed at boosting liquidity in energy swaps market
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has announced a new pilot program aimed at increasing liquidity and improving risk management for energy commodity end users in the swaps market.


CFTC acting chairman welcomes IOSCO report on pre-hedging practices
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As Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Caroline D. Pham welcomed the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) final report on pre-hedging.


CFTC awards over $1.8 million to two whistleblowers for aiding fraud cases
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that it will award more than $1.8 million to two whistleblowers.


CFTC grants time-limited no-action relief to Small Exchange Inc. on dormancy procedures
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has issued a no-action letter to Small Exchange Inc., a designated contract market.


CFTC withdraws old digital assets guidance amid evolving crypto market
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the withdrawal of outdated guidance concerning the actual delivery of virtual currencies.


CFTC staff issues no-action letter on data requirements to ease regulatory burden
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight announced a no-action position on certain data requirements under Part 43 and Part 45 of the CFTC’s regulations.


CFTC grants limited no-action relief on swap data reporting for event contracts
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and the Division of Clearing and Risk have issued no-action letters regarding swap data reporting and recordkeeping requirements.


CFTC proposes limited exemption to expand cross-margining for Treasury securities
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it has approved a proposed order granting a limited exemption for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC).


Blockchain Association urges Congress not to expand GENIUS Act stablecoin restrictions
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Blockchain Association has issued a joint letter, signed by more than 125 trade associations, industry organizations, and companies, urging Congress not to broaden the GENIUS Act’s ban on interest or yield in ways that would restrict stablecoin...