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BNB $661 ▲ 1.10%

SOL $95 ▼ 0.12%

XRP $1 ▲ 0.09%

USDC $0.9997 ▼ 0.01%

DOGE $0.1093 ▼ 0.77%

BTC $80,687 ▼ 0.55%

ETH $2,288 ▼ 2.05%

USDT $0.9995 ▼ 0.01%

BNB $661 ▲ 1.10%

SOL $95 ▼ 0.12%

XRP $1 ▲ 0.09%

USDC $0.9997 ▼ 0.01%

DOGE $0.1093 ▼ 0.77%

BTC $80,687 ▼ 0.55%

ETH $2,288 ▼ 2.05%

USDT $0.9995 ▼ 0.01%

BNB $661 ▲ 1.10%

SOL $95 ▼ 0.12%

XRP $1 ▲ 0.09%

USDC $0.9997 ▼ 0.01%

DOGE $0.1093 ▼ 0.77%

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates derivatives markets, including cryptocurrency futures and swaps. This section covers recent CFTC regulatory actions, enforcement cases, and policy updates affecting the crypto industry. Coverage explains the agency’s evolving role in market oversight and compliance requirements. Readers will gain a clearer understanding of how the CFTC shapes the digital asset regulatory landscape and protects market integrity.

Prediction Markets Ban Widens as US Senators Push Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Sports Betting

Breaking: Prediction Markets Ban Widens as US Senators Push Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Sports Betting

US senators plan to introduce a bipartisan bill to ban sports betting on CFTC-regulated prediction markets such as Kalshi and...

March 23, 2026 Varinder Singh

US SEC and CFTC Classify BTC, ETH, XRP, DOGE, & These Crypto as Non-Securities

US SEC and CFTC Classify BTC, ETH, XRP, DOGE, & These Crypto as Non-Securities

March 18, 2026 Boluwatife Adeyemi

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What US SEC-CFTC Harmonization Means for the Crypto Market & Regulation?

March 12, 2026 Varinder Singh

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CFTC Chief Mike Selig Signals US Crypto Perpetual Futures Rollout in Coming Weeks

March 4, 2026 Coingapestaff

Kalshi Better at Predicting FOMC Rate Decisions, US CPI Than Fed Funds Futures: FED Research

Kalshi Better at Predicting FOMC Rate Decisions, US CPI Than Fed Funds Futures: FED Research

February 19, 2026 Varinder Singh

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CFTC Files Amicus Brief To Defend Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets Amid States’ Regulatory Crackdown

February 17, 2026 Boluwatife Adeyemi

Ripple, Coinbase, and Robinhood leaders named to CFTC panel

U.S. CFTC Committee Appoint Ripple, Coinbase, Robinhood CEOs to Boost Crypto Regulation

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has set its inaugural members for its newly formed crypto regulatory committee. This featured crypto heavyweights’ CEOs from Coinbase, Ripple, and Robinhood. Ripple,...

February 13, 2026 Michael Adeleke

ATKINS and SELIG discuss crypto regulatory coordination ahead SEC CFTC Harmonization Roundtable

Atkins Backs Crypto in 401(k)s as SEC and CFTC Hold Regulation Harmonization Roundtable

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has backed limited crypto access in 401(k) plans. He spoke alongside CFTC Chair Mike Selig as regulators are convening for a SEC CFTC harmonization roundtable today....

January 29, 2026 Coingapestaff

Gemini wins CFTC clearance to operate a prediction market

Gemini Receives CFTC Nod for Prediction Market, Plans Move Into Futures and Perps

Gemini has gained CFTC approval that opens the exchange up to compete directly in the prediction market. This comes amid rising interest in the booming market as crypto platforms look...

December 11, 2025 Michael Adeleke

The CFTC now allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and tokenized Treasuries to be used in derivatives trading.

Tokenized Assets Get Green Light as CFTC Approves Use in U.S. Derivatives Markets

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved using tokenized assets as collateral in the country’s derivatives markets. This approval shows that the commission is becoming more open to activities...

December 9, 2025 Michael Adeleke

Breaking: CFTC Greenlights Spot Crypto Trading on Regulated U.S. Exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first-ever listed spot crypto trading on regulated exchanges. The commission stated that this marks a significant step in advancing Trump’s...

December 4, 2025 Boluwatife Adeyemi

Coinbase Submits Recommendations to CFTC on Crypto Market Rules

The policy recommendations are detailed requests that Coinbase filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as part of its review of the crypto market rules. The company reacted due...

November 29, 2025 Paul Adedoyin

Lawmakers return to negotiations on the crypto market bill

New Draft Crypto Market Structure Bill: Everything You Need to Know

The US Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday released the crypto market structure draft bill. The crypto regulation bill gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) greater control over the Securities...

November 11, 2025 Varinder Singh

Bitcoin and Ethereum coins displayed before traders discussing crypto market uptrend.

Why Is Crypto Market Up Today? (10 November)

The crypto market shot up today with big policy and regulatory actions in the U.S. boosted investor confidence and their liquidity expectations. Bitcoin climbed above $103,000. Solana price increased along...

November 10, 2025 Paul Adedoyin

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White House Crypto Czar Backs Michael Selig as ‘Excellent Choice’ To Lead CFTC

White House crypto czar David Sacks has shown his support for Donald Trump’s nomination of SEC crypto counsel Michael Selig as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair. The acting...

October 25, 2025 Boluwatife Adeyemi

Trump Picks SEC Crypto Counsel Michael Selig to Lead CFTC Amid Crypto Oversight Push

Michael Selig is the latest candidate who has been chosen by President Donald Trump to serve as the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The move signals a...

October 25, 2025 Paul Adedoyin

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