Web3/Crypto news and reports on Federal Newswire

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 22, 2026

The Blockchain Association has responded to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of draft legislation concerning digital asset market structure.

By T. J. Graves | Jan 17, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and the Division of Clearing and Risk have issued a no-action letter concerning swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations for certain binary and bounded swap contracts.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026

Coin Center has outlined its main policy objectives for 2026, focusing on regulatory clarity and user protections in the cryptocurrency sector.

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 17, 2026

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig has announced the launch of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), a group intended to provide expertise and recommendations on innovation in financial markets.

By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee is moving closer to a vote on new legislation that would set rules for digital asset markets.

By F. E. Simons | Jan 13, 2026

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

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2026

At Coin Center, leaders are calling for changes to how cryptocurrency transactions are taxed in the United States.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 4, 2026

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.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2025

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...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2025

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

By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2025

Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced her departure from public service, effective December 22, 2025.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

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.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

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.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

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...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

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.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

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.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

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.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that it will award more than $1.8 million to two whistleblowers.