Trump Nominates Crypto Advocate to Lead CFTC, Backed by Industry Leaders
Brian Quintenz, Head of Policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto division and a fierce champion for crypto innovation, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the CFTC. Trump’s CFTC Pick Brian Quintenz Praised for Pro-Crypto Stance and Regulatory Vision Brian Quintenz announced on social media platform X on Feb. 12 that he has been […]
Trump is planning to pick former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz as chair
Quintenz served as a CFTC Commissioner between 2017 and 2021 as part of the Technology Advisory Committee CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham has been filling in as acting chair US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Brian Quintenz – a former CFTC commissioner – to lead the agency. Quintenz, who served as a Republican commissioner at […]
Federal Court Bans My Big Coin Founder, Orders $7.6M Restitution
A Florida man must repay over $7.6 million after deceiving investors with a fake cryptocurrency, using their funds for luxury goods instead of promised assets. Cryptocurrency Fraudster Ordered to Repay Millions A federal court has ruled that Randall Crater of Heathrow, Florida, must pay more than $7.6 million in restitution for deceiving investors through a […]
CFTC’s Crypto CEO Forum Aims to Shape Future of Digital Asset Markets With Pilot Launch
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which regulates the U.S. derivatives market said it will hold a CEO Forum with leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, Crypto.com, and Moonpay to evaluate a digital asset markets pilot program. The announcement was made on Friday and the purpose of the program will be to establish regulatory clarity around […]
CFTC wants more information on Crypto.com, Kalshi Super Bowl contracts
The CFTC is questioning whether Crypto.com and Kalshi meet derivatives regulations In December, Crypto.com’s CEO said its derivatives trading platform was the “first regulated platform in the US” Robinhood launched its Super Bowl event contracts on Monday Crypto.com and prediction marketplace Kalshi have been asked to provide more information to the US Commodity Futures Trading […]
CFTC to Hold Roundtables on Digital Assets and Prediction Markets
The CFTC has launched public roundtables to discuss market structure innovation, focusing on prediction markets and digital assets. Balancing Innovation and Investor Protection The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a series of public roundtables to discuss innovation in market structure. According to the Commission’s chairperson, Caroline D. Pham, the series will focus on […]
Acting US CFTC chair hints at roundtable to address digital assets market issues
Acting US CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has said that the commission will host roundtables on several issues including digital assets. The acting chair aims for clear crypto market rules. Pham’s move comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a bill clarifying the roles of the CFTC and the SEC concerning digital assets regulations. In […]
Donald Trump signs executive order for crypto working group to provide regulatory clarity
The crypto working group aims to make the US the world crypto capital under Trump’s leadership If implemented, the working group would prohibit the issuance and circulation of a US CBDC The working group is also expected to explore the potential of a national crypto stockpile President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday […]
CFTC Names New Leader to Drive Crypto and Digital Asset Oversight
The CFTC’s new leadership will prioritize cryptocurrency, defi, and digital asset oversight, signaling a shift in regulatory focus toward innovation and market engagement. CFTC and SEC Leadership Transitions Mark Crypto Policy Shift Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Jan. 22 significant leadership changes, underscoring the agency’s […]
Trump Names Caroline Pham as CFTC Acting Chair Amid Sweeping Leadership Shake-Up
President Donald Trump has designated Commissioner Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), heralding a pivotal shift in the leadership of the regulatory institution tasked with overseeing derivatives markets and digital assets. Caroline Pham Sworn in as CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham, a Republican commissioner appointed under former President […]