The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s flagship Chicago enforcement office, historically known as the agency’s “top cop,” has been completely eliminated, with all its enforcement attorneys now gone. This drastic dismantling coincides with the CFTC’s aggressive push to expand its regulatory jurisdiction over the vast cryptocurrency market and the burgeoning, sports-dominated prediction market sector. The timing raises profound questions about the agency’s capacity to police these complex, high-risk industries effectively during a period of rapid market growth and innovation.
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1 posts last weekMoonPay Nears $5B Valuation with ICE Investment & CFTC Chair Hire
Cryptocurrency payment platform MoonPay is on the cusp of a transformative moment, with two major developments signaling its ascent into the financial mainstream. The company is reportedly finalizing a significant investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), targeting a valuation of approximately $5 billion. Simultaneously, it has secured a major regulatory coup with the appointment of Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as its new chief legal and administrative officer. This dual thrust of institutional capital and top-tier regulatory expertise positions MoonPay to compete directly with established giants like Coinbase (COIN) and PayPal.
about MoonPay Nears $5B Valuation with ICE Investment & CFTC Chair HireCFTC Scraps Outdated Crypto Delivery Rules, Boosts Exchange Flexibility
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally rescinded its 2020 guidance on the ‘actual delivery’ of cryptocurrencies in commodity transactions, a move hailed by industry leaders as a significant step toward regulatory clarity and operational flexibility for digital asset exchanges. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham announced the decision, framing it as a direct alignment with the Biden administration’s goal of removing punitive and innovation-stifling rules in the crypto sector.
about CFTC Scraps Outdated Crypto Delivery Rules, Boosts Exchange FlexibilityGemini Wins CFTC Approval for US Prediction Markets Platform
Gemini Titan, an affiliate of the Gemini Space Station, has secured a pivotal license from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate a Designated Contract Market (DCM), clearing the path for its launch of regulated prediction markets in the United States. This move marks Gemini’s strategic entry into the burgeoning event-contracts sector, positioning it against established players like Kalshi and Polymarket. The approval arrives amid a significant regulatory shift, with Gemini’s leadership crediting the Trump administration and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham for fostering a more innovation-friendly environment that ends what they termed the ‘war on crypto.’
about Gemini Wins CFTC Approval for US Prediction Markets PlatformCFTC Leadership Vote: Selig Nomination Advances in Senate
The U.S. Senate is poised for a potential floor vote on Michael Selig’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a move that would install a permanent leader at the derivatives regulator and trigger the departure of acting Chair Caroline Pham. The vote, which could occur as soon as Thursday afternoon, follows a partisan committee approval and arrives amid key agency business, signaling a pivotal moment for the CFTC’s future direction.
about CFTC Leadership Vote: Selig Nomination Advances in SenateCFTC Launches Crypto Collateral Pilot for Derivatives Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a landmark step toward financial integration by launching a pilot program that allows futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ether, and the USDC stablecoin as margin collateral in derivatives markets. Announced by acting chairman Caroline Pham, this initiative represents a cautious yet significant regulatory opening, designed to test the viability of digital assets within the stringent framework of traditional finance while enforcing strict reporting criteria to safeguard market stability.
about CFTC Launches Crypto Collateral Pilot for Derivatives MarketsCFTC Allows Crypto as Margin in Derivatives Markets Under New Pilot
In a landmark regulatory shift, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has unveiled a pilot program that will allow Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to serve as margin collateral in derivatives markets. This initiative, enabled by the recent GENIUS Act, represents a concerted effort to bring digital-asset activity into supervised U.S. markets and reduce dependence on offshore venues. The move is accompanied by new guidance for tokenized real-world assets and the withdrawal of previous restrictive advisories, signaling a significant evolution in the regulatory landscape for crypto.
about CFTC Allows Crypto as Margin in Derivatives Markets Under New PilotCFTC Approves First US-Regulated Spot Crypto Trading
In a landmark decision for the digital asset industry, U.S. regulators have opened the door for spot cryptocurrency trading on federally registered exchanges for the first time. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s announcement on December 4, 2025, marks a pivotal shift, bringing Bitcoin and other crypto assets under the established market protections of traditional finance and aiming to reshape the American trading landscape.
about CFTC Approves First US-Regulated Spot Crypto TradingCFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges
In a landmark decision that reshapes the regulatory landscape for digital assets, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on registered futures exchanges for the first time. Announced on Thursday, this move represents a significant step toward mainstream regulatory acceptance, bringing the volatile crypto market under the established customer protections and market integrity standards that have governed traditional finance for nearly a century. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham framed the decision as delivering the “gold standard” to American crypto traders, signaling a deliberate integration of digital assets into the nation’s regulated financial framework under the Trump administration.
about CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered ExchangesCFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on US Futures Exchanges
In a landmark decision for digital asset regulation, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the trading of spot cryptocurrency products on federally regulated futures exchanges. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham framed the move as a pivotal step to bring trading activity and its associated protections onshore, redirecting it from offshore platforms she characterized as lacking fundamental safeguards. This authorization, a first in the agency’s history, signals a major shift in how core crypto markets will be overseen at the federal level.
about CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on US Futures ExchangesCFTC Extends Enforcement Response Time to 30 Days
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is implementing a significant procedural shift, granting firms and individuals targeted for enforcement actions double the time to mount their defense. Announced by Acting Chairman Caroline Pham, the change extends the response window from 14 to 30 days, a move set to alter the dynamics of regulatory engagement within the derivatives markets.
about CFTC Extends Enforcement Response Time to 30 DaysCFTC Forms CEO Council to Shape Crypto Policy
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is establishing a CEO-led advisory group to help shape policy for cryptocurrencies and emerging markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham announced the initiative, calling for industry leaders to join the new Innovation Council. The move signals the regulator’s expanding oversight of digital assets and prediction markets as it prepares to carry out its mission over these rapidly evolving financial sectors.
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