32 stories about CFTC from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 11, 2026.
CFTC Chairman Selig announced that crypto asset perpetuals can now be traded in the U.S., ending years of offshore dominance. The move aims to bring a major trading tool back to American markets under a regulated framework, potentially boosting liquidity, transparency, and innovation.
The CFTC has approved the first regulated crypto perpetual futures contracts in the U.S., allowing Kalshi and Coinbase to offer these products. This move could make crypto trading more accessible and secure for everyday investors.
The CFTC and crypto exchange Gemini have jointly filed to reverse a $5M settlement from 2025, admitting it should not have been filed. This rare move highlights the regulatory uncertainty in the crypto industry.
A New York Times investigation revealed that senior CFTC officials who questioned Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini were suspended and pushed out. This raises concerns about regulatory oversight and potential industry influence.
The SEC has approved Nasdaq to list Bitcoin index options, but trading won't start until the CFTC also gives its approval. These cash-settled contracts will trade under the ticker QBTC on the Phlx exchange.
The CFTC has sued Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz signed a law banning prediction markets. This legal battle could impact the future of decentralized prediction platforms in the U.S.
U.S. House lawmakers overseeing the CFTC are pushing for bipartisan leadership as the agency takes on more crypto regulation. The CFTC is increasingly involved in policing crypto trading, and lawmakers say it needs full leadership to handle the growing workload.
CME Group and ICE have alerted U.S. regulators about potential market manipulation and sanctions evasion on Hyperliquid's decentralized perpetual futures platform. This could lead to stricter oversight of decentralized crypto trading platforms.