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ForkLog 120 09.12.2025

CFTC Approves Bitcoin and USDC as Collateral

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has launched a pilot program allowing the use of digital assets as collateral in derivatives markets.

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ForkLog 136 30.09.2025

SEC Chair Prioritises Cryptocurrency Regulation

Regulating the cryptocurrency market is evidently the "number one task" for the SEC, stated the agency's chairman, Paul Atkins, to journalists on the sidelines of a roundtable with the CFTC, reports CoinDesk.

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ForkLog 155 03.09.2025

SEC and CFTC to Facilitate Launch of Spot Crypto Markets

SEC and CFTC plan to coordinate the launch of spot crypto asset trading on regulated platforms, as announced in a joint statement by the agencies.

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ForkLog 16 05.08.2025

SEC and CFTC Propose New Rules for the Crypto Industry

CFTC has launched an initiative to legalize spot trading of cryptocurrencies on registered exchanges. Meanwhile, the SEC updated its guidance on stablecoin accounting rules. CFTC’s Steps The focus is on contracts that track the spot price of cryptocurrencies but are traded on registered derivatives markets (DCM). Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham described this as a […]

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ForkLog 12 23.05.2025

HYPE Reaches Record High Amid CFTC Crypto Derivatives Inquiry

The native token of the Hyperliquid platform (HYPE) surged by 18.9% to a new all-time high of $36.77. The catalyst was comments submitted to the CFTC regarding the potential approval of perpetual contracts and 24/7 cryptocurrency trading. The following post is from Hyperliquid Labs Hyperliquid Labs is committed to the advancement of defi and its […]

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ForkLog 11 14.05.2025

Former CFTC Commissioner to Lead Blockchain Association

Commissioner CFTC Summer Mersinger will step down on May 30. Starting June 2, she will assume the role of CEO at the nonprofit Blockchain Association. “She is the perfect leader for the association at a pivotal moment,” said Blockchain Association board president Marta Belcher. Mersinger’s departure marks the second change at the CFTC this month: […]

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ForkLog 153 07.05.2025

CFTC Withdraws Claims Against Kalshi

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn its appeal in the dispute with the prediction platform Kalshi. The CFTC has moved to dismiss its appeal against us. Election markets are here to stay. pic.twitter.com/me4pS8uFOj — Kalshi (@Kalshi) May 6, 2025 “Election prediction markets are here to stay,” the company stated. The agreement stipulates […]

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ForkLog 14 15.01.2025

CFTC set to weigh probe into Crypto.com’s sports-betting futures

CFTC has questioned the legality of Crypto.com’s futures contracts that let users wager on sports events, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The five commissioners are to vote on whether to open a 90-day probe into potential breaches of gambling laws. A Crypto.com representative told Bloomberg the agency had not notified the company of its plans. […]

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ForkLog 53 10.01.2025

CFTC seeks Coinbase customer data in Polymarket probe

Coinbase warned users that it had received a request from the CFTC for customer data, Ethereum commentator Eric Conner reported. Biden’s CFTC is subpoenaing customer info from @coinbase in their case against @Polymarket pic.twitter.com/YlCdUPwHs7 — eric.eth (@econoar) January 8, 2025 According to the exchange, the Commission issued a formal demand to disclose “general information” on […]

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ForkLog 12 12.12.2024

Brian Quintenz Emerges as Leading Candidate for CFTC Chair

Brian Quintenz, the Director of Policy at a16z Crypto, has emerged as the leading candidate for the position of Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to Bloomberg. The candidate has already undergone an interview, the agency noted, citing informed sources. Quintenz joined the cryptocurrency division of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in 2021 […]

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ForkLog 18 11.12.2024

Pastor Accused of Promoting $6 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

CFTC has filed a complaint against a pastor of a Spanish church in Washington state for promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme among parishioners. .@CFTC Charges Washington State Pastor with Fraud, Misappropriation in Multilevel Marketing Scheme Targeting Hispanic Americans: https://t.co/duI1GEzwoA — CFTC (@CFTC) December 10, 2024 According to the agency, from November 1, 2021, to […]

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ForkLog 9 05.12.2024

CFTC Secures Record $17.1 Billion in 2024

In 2024, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) secured and returned a record $17.1 billion, according to the agency’s report for the fiscal period. .@CFTC brought 58 new actions in fiscal year 2024 and had record monetary relief of over $17.1 billion, which included $2.6 billion in civil monetary penalties and $14.5 billion in […]

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