Tag: CFTC
CFTC Blocks Kalshi From Halting Michigan Trades Despite Court Order
CFTC blocked Kalshi from canceling Michigan trades despite a state court order. Federal regulators say the Commodity Exchange Act overrides conflicting state actions. Michigan dispute…
CFTC, SEC Seek Public Input as CME Lawsuit Challenges Swaps Rules
The CFTC and SEC issued a joint request for public comment on swaps. The agencies want to clarify derivatives definitions in the Dodd-Frank Act. Feedback…
CME Group Sues CFTC Over Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group is suing the CFTC over its approval of perpetual futures. CEO Terrence Duffy argues perpetual futures should be classified as swaps. The lawsuit…
White House Targets July 4 Deadline for Crypto Market Structure Bill
Senate lawmakers advanced the crypto market structure bill after bipartisan committee support. White House officials increased pressure for digital asset legislation before the July 4…
SEC Puts Digital Assets at the Center of Its 2030 Vision
SEC makes digital assets a top priority through 2030. It wants clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, and tokenization. It also seeks better SEC-CFTC coordination on…
CFTC Sues Tim Walz Over Minnesota Prediction Markets Ban
The CFTC sued to block Minnesota’s prediction-market ban before it takes effect. The agency says prediction-market contracts are federally regulated swaps. Minnesota’s law would ban…
CLARITY Act Clears Senate Hurdle as Trump Vows to Sign
The Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee, moving closer to a full Senate vote. Trump has pledged to sign the Clarity Act once it…
CLARITY Act Unveiled Ahead of Key Senate Banking Hearing
The Senate Banking Committee, chaired by Sen. Tim Scott, set an executive session for May 14, 2026, to review the Clarity Act. Clarity Act defines…
CFTC Chair Marks 100 Days With Deregulatory Push And Crypto Growth Plans Ahead
Selig said the CFTC ended its Climate Risk Unit and other climate-related initiatives in his first 100 days. The agency is considering more frequent Commitment…
