What is the CFTC in cryptocurrency? How does it work?

What is the CFTC in cryptocurrency? How does it work?

The CFTC, or Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is a U.S. regulatory agency that oversees derivatives markets, including certain cryptocurrency activities. It plays an important role in ensuring market integrity and protecting investors. There is still much curiosity about its authority in crypto and how it operates. This special feature explores these and many other topics.

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Stablecoins Enter U.S. Finance: CFTC Greenlights Their Use in Derivatives Trading Stablecoins Enter U.S. Finance: CFTC Greenlights Their Use in Derivatives Trading
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on September 23 that stablecoins can now be used as collateral in the U.S. derivatives
2025-09-25 10:02
CFTC Launches Initiative to Use Stablecoins as Derivatives Collateral CFTC Launches Initiative to Use Stablecoins as Derivatives Collateral
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a major initiative on September 23, 2025, to explore using stablecoins as collateral in America's derivatives market.
2025-09-25 09:37
SEC-CFTC Joint Statement Opens Spot Crypto Trading SEC-CFTC Joint Statement Opens Spot Crypto Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have issued a joint staff statement clarifying that existing law does not prevent regulated exchanges from listing spot crypto products. The announcement signals coordinated o
2025-09-12 11:04
Coinbase Brings Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders Under CFTC Regulation Coinbase Brings Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders Under CFTC Regulation
In a landmark move for American crypto traders, Coinbase has announced the launch of CFTC-regulated perpetual futures through Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM).
2025-09-11 17:55
SEC and CFTC Push for 24/7 Capital Markets in Historic Joint Statement SEC and CFTC Push for 24/7 Capital Markets in Historic Joint Statement
The statement signals a major shift in how American financial markets operate. Currently, most U.S. markets close overnight and on weekends. The new proposal would allow trading around the clock, similar to how foreign exchange and cryptocurrency markets
2025-09-06 18:30
SEC and CFTC Open Door for Spot Bitcoin Trading on US Exchanges SEC and CFTC Open Door for Spot Bitcoin Trading on US Exchanges
The SEC and CFTC have issued a joint statement supporting the launch of spot bitcoin and digital asset trading on regulated U.S. exchanges, aiming to boost i
2025-09-04 12:30
CFTC Reverses Course, Welcomes Back Offshore Crypto Trading Platforms CFTC Reverses Course, Welcomes Back Offshore Crypto Trading Platforms
US regulatory agency opens pathway for foreign cryptocurrency exchanges to legally serve American customers through new
2025-09-02 11:21
Polymarket Cleared: DOJ & CFTC Drop Investigation Polymarket Cleared: DOJ & CFTC Drop Investigation
Polymarket cleared: DOJ & CFTC drop investigation – 8 months after an FBI raid, Coplan says the team was cleared and jus
2025-07-18 18:19