CFTC

CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission challenging the agency's approval of Kalshi's perpetual futures contracts.

21. Juni 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission opened a public comment period on June 18 to define swaps, mixed swaps, and event contracts. The process will shape oversight of crypto perpetual futures and prediction markets.

Venture capital firm a16z has filed an 18-page letter backing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in its disputes with states over prediction markets. The firm argues that federal law preempts state regulations on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. It claims state crackdowns undermine the CFTC's mandate for impartial market access.

30. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, received U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval for a derivatives clearinghouse license. The approval enables the company to expand into regulated derivatives and prediction markets. Gemini shares rose about 7% following the announcement.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have relaunched Project Crypto on January 29 as a coordinated initiative to prepare for upcoming federal digital asset legislation. The move aims to reduce jurisdictional fragmentation between the agencies. Chairs Paul S. Atkins and Michael S. Selig emphasized harmonized oversight during remarks at CFTC headquarters.

5. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a bill to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight of digital commodities. The vote occurred along party lines on January 29, marking the first such advancement for crypto legislation in a Senate committee. However, bipartisan support has waned, and further approvals are needed.