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CFTC amends rules to make investigations more transparent
The policy shift involves procedural changes to adjudication, settlement recommendations, and Wells notice practice.
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CFTC guidance frees up foreign margin securities for US FCMs
The CFTC’s Market Participants Division’s latest letter clarifies how futures commission merchants can use customer securities at foreign intermediaries.
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Think tank proposes SEC and CFTC merger to better regulate digital assets
Brookings fellow and former CFTC chair says lawyers will exploit complexities in the current structure to reduce their clients’ compliance burden.
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Credit Suisse bondholder wipeout was unlawful, court rules
Watchdog did not have proper basis for decision to write down SFr16.5bn of AT1 debt as part of rescue deal, judges find.
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CFTC launches tokenized collateral and stablecoins initiative
Acting Chair Caroline Pham invited public input on allowing tokenized assets to serve as collateral in regulated derivatives markets.
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CFTC sweeps the slate with three withdrawals in a week
In three days the CFTC withdrew three rules, citing duplication and confusion while leaving core obligations intact.
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US Customers gain access to Japan’s Yen swap market
A CFTC no-action letter means that the commission will not take enforcement action against the JSCC for clearing swaps for US clients and US customers will gain access to better pricing and liquidity.
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How prediction markets are shaking up sports gambling in America
Kalshi is spearheading a legal battle to expand access to online betting, with support from some in Trump’s circle.