Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank

Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks during his tenure at the CFTC, will leverage his experience in regulatory matters … Read more

Congress Urged to Close Dangerous Crypto Oversight Gap Now

An urgent plea from a top former regulator presses Congress to act now, warning that inaction on crypto oversight endangers millions amid rampant fraud and market disorder. Former CFTC Chair Urges Congress to Act Now as Crypto Regulation Void Endangers Millions Rostin Behnam, former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and now … Read more

CFTC Orders Crypto Prosecution Slowdown Following DOJ’s Explosive Policy Overhaul

The CFTC has unleashed a major overhaul of crypto enforcement, slamming the brakes on punitive regulation and shifting power back to innovators. CFTC Aligns Crypto Enforcement With DOJ—Low-Level Violations No Longer Chased Acting Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Caroline D. Pham issued a sweeping directive on Monday in Washington D.C., reshaping … Read more

CFTC Frees Crypto Derivatives From Extra Scrutiny

Crypto advocates scored big as the CFTC scrapped a directive singling out digital asset derivatives, easing scrutiny and marking a sharp split among U.S. regulators. Barriers Drop—CFTC’s Crypto Retreat Sets Stage for Relentless Upside Another win for crypto supporters arrived March 28 when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that its Division of Clearing … Read more

Trump Nominates Crypto Advocate to Lead CFTC, Backed by Industry Leaders

Brian Quintenz, Head of Policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto division and a fierce champion for crypto innovation, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the CFTC. Trump’s CFTC Pick Brian Quintenz Praised for Pro-Crypto Stance and Regulatory Vision Brian Quintenz announced on social media platform X on Feb. 12 that he has been … Read more

Federal Court Bans My Big Coin Founder, Orders $7.6M Restitution

A Florida man must repay over $7.6 million after deceiving investors with a fake cryptocurrency, using their funds for luxury goods instead of promised assets. Cryptocurrency Fraudster Ordered to Repay Millions A federal court has ruled that Randall Crater of Heathrow, Florida, must pay more than $7.6 million in restitution for deceiving investors through a … Read more

CFTC’s Crypto CEO Forum Aims to Shape Future of Digital Asset Markets With Pilot Launch

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which regulates the U.S. derivatives market said it will hold a CEO Forum with leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, Crypto.com, and Moonpay to evaluate a digital asset markets pilot program. The announcement was made on Friday and the purpose of the program will be to establish regulatory clarity around … Read more

CFTC to Hold Roundtables on Digital Assets and Prediction Markets

The CFTC has launched public roundtables to discuss market structure innovation, focusing on prediction markets and digital assets. Balancing Innovation and Investor Protection The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a series of public roundtables to discuss innovation in market structure. According to the Commission’s chairperson, Caroline D. Pham, the series will focus on … Read more

CFTC Names New Leader to Drive Crypto and Digital Asset Oversight

The CFTC’s new leadership will prioritize cryptocurrency, defi, and digital asset oversight, signaling a shift in regulatory focus toward innovation and market engagement. CFTC and SEC Leadership Transitions Mark Crypto Policy Shift Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Jan. 22 significant leadership changes, underscoring the agency’s … Read more

Trump Names Caroline Pham as CFTC Acting Chair Amid Sweeping Leadership Shake-Up

President Donald Trump has designated Commissioner Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), heralding a pivotal shift in the leadership of the regulatory institution tasked with overseeing derivatives markets and digital assets. Caroline Pham Sworn in as CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham, a Republican commissioner appointed under former President … Read more