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CFTC’s ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative Signals New Bullish Regime for Digital Assets
21.1.2026
The CFTC signals a major shift toward clearer, lighter-touch oversight of digital assets and blockchain markets, aiming to modernize U.S. financial regulation and boost innovation as crypto grows into a multitrillion-dollar force, according to chairman Mike Selig. Regulatory Uncertainty Cracks...
US CFTC chair Selig appoints crypto lawyer as senior adviser
20.1.2026
Michael Selig named two people as senior advisers, one of whom helped with a law firm‘s letter that led to an SEC no-action letter on crypto custodians
Trump's new CFTC chief Selig starts 'future-proof' initiative to champion crypto
20.1.2026
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig signals an intent to set crypto policy into formal rules that would be hard to reverse down the road
US college athlete body urges CFTC pause college sports prediction markets
16.1.2026
The NCAA wants the CFTC to tighten rules on college sport prediction markets, including age and advertising restrictions and anti-harassment measures
NCAA urges CFTC to pause college sports prediction markets
15.1.2026
The group says contracts mirror sports betting but lack safeguards, warning transfer portal markets could pose “catastrophic” risks to student athletes
Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts
13.1.2026
A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws
CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI
13.1.2026
The CFTC is looking to invite Tyler Winklevoss, Shayne Coplan, Kris Marszalek, and other crypto leaders to assist its approach to regulating the blockchain industry
CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel
12.1.2026
Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names
Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts
10.1.2026
The firms, federally regulated by the CFTC, were told to shut down Tennessee-based activity, refund deposits, and void open contracts by Jan. 31
Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief
10.1.2026
Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty. CFTC Clarifies Oversight for Event-Based...
CFTC Grants No Action Letter to Bitnomial for Market Contracts
9.1.2026
Key Highlights The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) granted a no-action letter to Bitnomial Exchange and Clearinghouse…
CFTC issues no-action letter to Bitnomial, clearing way for event contracts
8.1.2026
The no-action letter comes amid growing acceptance by US regulators of prediction-style markets and event contracts during an election year
SUI Group Adds Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to Board
7.1.2026
Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group’s board, bringing regulatory expertise from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the company’s treasury strategy. SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) announced the appointment of former CFTC Commissioner and a16z crypto Global Head of Policy...
Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled
6.1.2026
The former CFTC commissioner and Donald Trump’s first pick to chair the agency will join investment company SUI Group's board and support the company’s treasury strategy
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board
6.1.2026
Quintenz, who previously led policy at a16z crypto, joins the Nasdaq-listed firm as it advances its SUI-focused treasury strategy
A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC
5.1.2026
After holiday leadership shifts, the two U.S. markets regulators — the SEC and CFTC — are now run only by pro-crypto Republicans, with Congress still debating
CFTC director who made Bitcoin futures possible returns as chief of staff
1.1.2026
Amir Zaidi’s return signals a strengthening of crypto oversight as the agency prepares for new digital asset laws
CFTC changes guard as Selig takes reins, Pham departs
23.12.2025
CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency
Pro Crypto US Regulators Form ‘Dream Team’ as SEC–CFTC Alignment Builds Breakout Pressure
23.12.2025
Crypto market optimism is surging as unified SEC and CFTC leadership points to clear rules, lighter friction, and stronger U.S. backing, accelerating expectations for institutional adoption and a decisive regulatory turning point for digital assets. Digital Asset Sentiment Rises With SEC and CFTC...
Mike Selig Takes Charge as CFTC Chair; David Sacks Praises Appointment
22.12.2025
Key Highlights David Sacks has welcomed the appointment of David Sacks as CFTC chair at a critical juncture…