Tag: commodity_futures_trading_commission
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CFTC Updates FAQs on Crypto Assets and Blockchain for Registrants
CFTC divisions update FAQs on crypto assets and blockchain, addressing customer funds invested in tokenized permitted investments and blockchain use for registrant recordkeeping requirements.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetLegal Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCrypto AssetsBlockchain TechnologiesTokenized InvestmentsRecordkeeping RequirementsCustomer FundsRegistrants
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CFTC Issues Staff Advisory on "Mention Market" Event Contracts
The CFTC's Division of Market Oversight issued an advisory on listing and trading of "mention market" event contracts, covering contracts based on whether a person says certain words or appears at events.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegal CFTCDivision of Market Oversightmention market contractsevent contractsCFTC Staff Letter No. 26-27Commodity Futures Trading Commissionderivatives regulation
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CFTC Grants No-Action Position to Passive Software Providers
The CFTC's Market Participants Division issued a no-action position for providers of passive software, broadening relief similar to Staff Letter 26-09 to such providers under Staff Letter No. 26-25.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionMarket Participants Divisionpassive softwareno-action positionStaff Letter 26-25Staff Letter 26-09
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CFTC Secures $6 Million Judgment Against Florida Man in Options Fraud Case
A Connecticut federal court ordered Michael Frederick Staryk to pay over $6 million for options fraud and imposed trading bans, while relief defendants must disgorge $110,510.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFinancial MarketsUSA Commodity Futures Trading CommissionMichael Frederick Starykoptions frauddefault judgmentMagestic World Wide Financedisgorgementtrading ban
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CFTC Grants 10 Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $150 Million
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission awarded 10 whistleblowers more than $150 million in final determinations issued between July and September 2026, recognizing original information that led to successful enforcement actions.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets Commodity Futures Trading Commissionwhistleblower awardsCFTC enforcementWhistleblower.govfinancial regulation
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CFTC Approves Final Rule Setting 30 Percent Presumption for Smaller Whistleblower Awards
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a final rule creating a 30 percent presumption for whistleblower awards of $5 million or less, subject to Commission discretion and regulatory factors.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsLaw Enforcement Commodity Futures Trading Commissionwhistleblower awardsfinal ruleWhistleblower Award DeterminationCFTCfinancial regulation
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UK and U.S. Regulators Hold Joint Exercise on Central Counterparty Resolution
Senior officials from five U.S. and UK financial authorities met September 3, 2026, for a tabletop exercise on the hypothetical resolution of central counterparties, continuing joint work dating to 2017.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAUnited KingdomFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionBank of Englandcentral counterpartiesCCP resolutionSecurities and Exchange CommissionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve Board
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US and UK Regulators Hold Joint Exercise on Central Counterparty Resolution
Senior officials from the SEC, FDIC, CFTC, Federal Reserve Board and Bank of England met on Sept. 3, 2026 for a tabletop exercise on central counterparty resolution.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAUnited KingdomFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionBank of Englandcentral counterparty resolutionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationCommodity Futures Trading CommissionFederal Reserve Boardtabletop exercise
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CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee to Hold Inaugural Meeting in Washington
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the inaugural meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) will take place on August 20th in Washington. The committee, sponsored by Selig, will convene at 1 p.m. EST to discuss key innovations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCInnovation Advisory CommitteeMichael S. SeligWashingtonFinancial RegulationFutures
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CFTC Committee Addresses Key Agricultural Issues at First 2026 Meeting
The CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee held its first 2026 meeting in Washington, discussing the Basel III proposal, risk management for agricultural end users, 24/7 trading, emerging markets, and recent CFTC activities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsAgriculture Commodity Futures Trading CommissionAgricultural Advisory CommitteeWashingtonBasel III proposalRisk ManagementAgricultural Industry24/7 Trading
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CFTC Issues Advisory on Event Contract Self-Certification Procedures
The CFTC's Division of Market Oversight has issued an advisory reminding designated contract markets of proper procedures for self-certifying event contract series. Detailed in Staff Letter No. 26-22, this guidance aims to ensure regulatory compliance and oversight.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCDivision of Market OversightEvent ContractsSelf-CertificationDesignated Contract MarketsFinancial Regulation
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CFTC Extends Comment Period on 24/7 Energy Futures and Perpetual Contracts
The CFTC has extended the public comment period by 30 days, until August 26, 2026, for a proposed rule on 24/7 trading of standard energy futures and perpetual energy commodity contracts, following commenter requests.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyLegal Commodity Futures Trading CommissionEnergy DerivativesFutures ContractsPerpetual ContractsPublic Comment PeriodRegulationFinancial Markets
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CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee Schedules First 2026 Meeting
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the Agricultural Advisory Committee will convene its first 2026 meeting on July 29 at 1:00 PM EST at CFTC Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCAgricultural Advisory CommitteeMichael S. SeligWashington D.C.GovernmentFinance
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CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Meet July 29
The CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee, sponsored by Chairman Michael S. Selig, will hold its first 2026 meeting on July 29 at 1:00 PM EST in Washington, D.C., at CFTC Headquarters.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral Politics Commodity Futures Trading CommissionAgricultural Advisory CommitteeMichael S. SeligWashington D.C.MeetingGovernment
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SEC and CFTC Seek Public Comment on Portfolio Margining Harmonization
The SEC and CFTC are seeking public comment on harmonizing portfolio margining frameworks. This joint initiative aims to streamline regulatory approaches for calculating margin across diverse securities, fostering a more consistent financial environment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionCommodity Futures Trading CommissionPortfolio MarginingRegulatory FrameworksPublic CommentHarmonizationFinancial Regulation
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CFTC Awards Over $8 Million to Five Whistleblowers
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has awarded over $8 million to five whistleblowers. Their crucial information led to a successful enforcement action against a fraudulent scheme, highlighting the CFTC's commitment to combating financial misconduct.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyFinancial Markets CFTCWhistleblower AwardsFraudulent SchemeEnforcement ActionFinancial RegulationCommodity Futures Trading Commission
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CFTC Enhances Product Self-Certification Process
The CFTC has updated its electronic filing system, allowing exchanges to submit a single set of product certification documents for multiple comparable contracts. This enhancement streamlines the self-certification process.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCProduct Self-CertificationElectronic Filing SystemExchangesFinancial RegulationGovernment
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CFTC Fines New York Trader $200,000 for Spoofing Treasury Futures
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Sidney Lebental, a dual French and American citizen residing in New York, to pay $200,000 to settle charges of spoofing while trading treasury futures on the Chicago Board of Trade.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Business and FinanceCrimeCommodity Futures Trading CommissionSidney LebentalSpoofingTreasury FuturesChicago Board of Trade
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CFTC Issues Supplemental Letter on Swap Data Reporting and Recordkeeping
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced a no-action position concerning swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations. The decision was issued jointly by the Division of Market Oversight and the Division of Clearing and Risk.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCSwap Data ReportingRecordkeepingFinancial RegulationBusiness and FinanceGovernment