CFTC Emphasizes Existing Frameworks for Crypto Regulation

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. CFTC Outlines How Present Regulations Cover Digital Assets In her remarks before the UK … Read more

US Regulators Announce Joint Roundtable to Discuss Unified Financial Oversight

A landmark roundtable signals a bold push to unify SEC and CFTC oversight, aligning rules, cutting red tape, and igniting a new era of market innovation. Joint Roundtable Will Examine SEC-CFTC Coordination on Financial Oversight The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 5 that they … Read more

SEC and CFTC Double Down on Crypto Oversight With Joint Push for Regulatory Harmony

U.S. regulators are accelerating a unified crypto push, signaling breakthrough pathways for DeFi, perpetual contracts, and peer-to-peer trading under streamlined, innovation-friendly federal oversight. SEC and CFTC Fire Second Shot in Crypto Coordination Push In another joint announcement highlighting the urgency of regulatory coordination, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures … Read more

SEC and CFTC Joint Statement on Spot Crypto Trading

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Bridging the Regulatory Divide: SEC and CFTC Staff Signal Permission for Spot Crypto Trading … Read more

Polymarket Poised to Return to US After CFTC Staff Grants QCX No-Action Relief

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk issued a no-action position Sept. 3 allowing QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC to be exempted, under narrow conditions, from certain swap-related recordkeeping and swap data reporting requirements for event contracts, including binary option and variable payout contract transactions executed … Read more

SEC Chair Backs Market Freedom in Spot Crypto Trading With Joint CFTC Support

Powerful statements from top U.S. regulators signal a dramatic pivot toward crypto freedom, embracing innovation, market choice, and a unified push to reclaim global leadership. SEC Chair Pushes for Trading Freedom in Joint Crypto Regulation With CFTC U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline … Read more

SEC and CFTC Collaborate on Crypto Oversight to Boost US Spot Markets

U.S. regulators are aligning to unlock spot crypto asset markets, clearing the way for exchanges to list leveraged digital products while preserving strong oversight and compliance. SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Guide Spot Crypto Asset Markets Staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced … Read more

Underdog, Crypto.com Launch Sports Prediction Market in US

Underdog and Crypto.com/Derivatives North America (CDNA) have partnered to offer federally regulated sports event contracts to U.S. customers through the Underdog app. CFTC-Regulated Sports Event Contracts Now Offered on Underdog The agreement makes CDNA’s prediction market contracts available within Underdog’s platform. These contracts allow users to trade on the outcomes of professional and college sports … Read more

CFTC Welcomes Back US Crypto Traders With Renewed Market Access and Safety

U.S. crypto and derivatives markets just got a major boost as the CFTC unleashes sweeping clarity for global trading access, igniting confidence and unlocking cross-border liquidity. CFTC Advisory Redefines Global Access and Boosts Crypto Market Confidence The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Aug. 28, 2025, that its Division of Market Oversight had released … Read more

CFTC Modernizes Surveillance With Nasdaq Technology to Monitor Derivatives and Crypto

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is enhancing its market oversight by deploying Nasdaq’s advanced surveillance technology platform to monitor derivatives and digital asset markets. Advanced Nasdaq Surveillance Platform to Help CFTC Detect Market Manipulation The new system replaces the CFTC’s 1990s-era legacy infrastructure. It will provide automated alerts and cross-market analytics to help the … Read more