CFTC Tightens Compliance Focus Amidst Crypto Advancements

Caroline Pham, acting Chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), emphasized the CFTC’s commitment to combating fraud in a speech at the Coinbase Annual Summit on June 13, 2025. She assured attendees that the focus remains on innovation while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory frameworks, particularly for market structure protection. This stance reflects the CFTC’s strong conviction that clear regulations will foster greater cryptocurrency adoption while mitigating fraud risks.