A new bipartisan bill, the CLARITY Act of 2025, is gaining momentum in Congress as lawmakers aim to establish clear regulatory frameworks for the rapidly growing U.S. cryptocurrency […]
New Bill Grants CFTC Greater Digital Asset Authority, Raising Market Concerns
A new US bill expanding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority over digital assets was introduced on May 28, 2025, amid substantial leadership changes within the agency. […]
House Unveils Bill to Give CFTC Oversight over Digital Assets
A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives aims to grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulatory authority over digital assets. The Digital Asset Market Clarity […]
CFTC Chair Calls for Expanded Authority to Regulate Crypto Market
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam emphasized the need for congressional action to fully regulate the U.S. cryptocurrency market, arguing that it remains largely unregulated […]
Former CFTC Chair Calls for Expanded Crypto Regulatory Powers
Rostin Behnam, former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has urged for greater regulatory authority to effectively oversee the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market. In a […]
CFTC Needs Authority for Crypto Regulation – Former Chair Behnam
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam argues that cryptocurrencies remain unregulated unless the CFTC is granted expanded authority. In an interview on Bloomberg TV, Behnam […]
Trump Appoints Brian Quintenz to Lead CFTC Amidst Crypto Ties
Brian Quintenz, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has disclosed over $3.4 million in cryptocurrency-related assets. He plans to divest from these […]
US Crypto Firms Urge CFTC to Clarify Perpetual Futures Rules
U.S. crypto businesses are calling on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for clearer regulations on perpetual contracts, a type of derivative that allows traders to hold positions […]
Brian Quintenz: Crypto Ties Raise Questions as CFTC Nominee Faces Confirmation
Brian Quintenz, Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is drawing attention due to his extensive crypto industry connections and over $3.4 million in holdings […]
Crypto Ties of Trump’s CFTC Pick Quintenz Raise Concerns Amid Staff Exodus
Brian Quintenz, Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has revealed connections to the cryptocurrency industry amidst a staff exodus. Quintenz’s potential conflicts of […]
CFTC Chair Nominee Brian Quintenz Discloses Cryptocurrency Investments
Quintenz currently leads crypto policy at venture capital firm a16z, where he also invests in three of the company’s investment funds. He further serves on the board of […]
Brian Quintenz Nominated for CFTC Chair: Crypto Asset Disclosure and Regulatory Focus
Brian Quintenz, nominated by Trump to head the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has disclosed substantial crypto holdings totaling $3.4 million. This disclosure, along with his nomination […]
Trump’s CFTC Nominee Unveils Crypto Ties, Holds $3.4 Million in Assets
Brian Quintenz, a nominee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by former President Donald Trump, has disclosed substantial cryptocurrency investments and ties, prompting discussions about how these […]
Brian Quintenz Discloses Crypto Assets in CFTC Chair Bid
Brian Quintenz, Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has disclosed millions of dollars worth of crypto-related assets and affiliations. Quintenz’s disclosures under the […]
CFTC Commissioner Exodus Raises Concerns about Crypto Regulation
Outgoing US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has expressed concerns over the impending exodus of top agency officials. With four commissioners departing before year-end, […]