Ex-CFTC Chair: US Building Digital Dollar Via BIS Project
Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad said the US is participating in BIS Project Agora, a cross-border CBDC infrastructure initiative.
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15 stories · 14 Nov 2024 – 23 May 2026
CFTC Prediction Market Rules Draw 1,500+ Mixed Responses
The CFTC received more than 1,500 responses to its proposed prediction market rules after its comment period closed on 01 May 2026.
CFTC Sues Three States as a16z Demands Rule 40.11 Rewrite
The CFTC sued Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois on 02 April 2026 over state attempts to regulate prediction-market contracts.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin as Fifth State in Prediction Market War
The CFTC sued Wisconsin on 28 April 2026, making it the fifth state targeted in its prediction market enforcement campaign.
CFTC Names Five Senior Advisors for Innovation Task Force
The CFTC named five Senior Advisors to its Innovation Task Force on 10 April 2026.
CFTC Corrects Stablecoin Guidance for National Trust Banks
CFTC Staff Letter 25-40 was corrected February 6, 2026 to add national trust banks as stablecoin issuers.
Senate confirms Michael Selig and Travis Hill to lead CFTC and FDIC
CFTC chairman Michael Selig and FDIC chairman Travis Hill won Senate confirmation December 18, 2025, installing crypto-friendly leadership at two key U.S. financial regulators.
CFTC Eases Crypto Rules to Match Traditional Finance
The CFTC has dropped key directives on crypto derivatives, aiming for equal treatment with traditional finance while keeping strong risk oversight.
CFTC Eases Crypto Rules, Pushing for Equal Treatment with Traditional Finance
The CFTC has scrapped key directives on crypto derivatives, signaling a shift toward treating digital assets like traditional financial products.
Ex-CFTC Chair Warns Trump’s Crypto Deals Risk Corruption
Former CFTC Chair Tim Massad warns Trump’s crypto ventures like meme coins and WLFI pose major conflict-of-interest and corruption risks.
Trump Picks Brian Quintenz to Lead CFTC in Major Crypto Oversight Shift
Trump appoints Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair, signaling a major shift in crypto oversight with plans to regulate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.
CFTC to Reevaluate Prediction Market Rules, Impacting Kalshi & Polymarket
The CFTC is holding a public roundtable to review prediction market rules, impacting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
CFTC Announces Public Roundtables on Crypto Regulation
The CFTC announces public roundtables with industry leaders to discuss crypto regulation, market structure, and responsible innovation.
Gemini Settles with CFTC, Pays $5M Fine Without Admitting Fault
Gemini settles with the CFTC, paying a $5 million fine without admitting wrongdoing, while the Winklevoss twins remain critical of regulatory approaches.
John Thune as Senate Leader Signals Crypto-Friendly Shift
John Thune's rise to Senate Majority Leader boosts hopes for CFTC-led crypto regulation, favoring industry-friendly policies over stricter SEC rules.
