CFTC-PR-9009-24 (11-21-24) CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee Advances Recommendation on Tokenized Non-Cash Collateral Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee, sponsored by Commissioner Caroline D. Pham, today advanced a recommendation to expand the use of non-cash collateral through the use of distributed ledger technology. The GMAC’s Digital Asset Markets […]
Category: CFTC Press Releases
CFTC Press Releases (PR) (EA) are an essential resource for traders, investors, and the media, providing critical updates on the CFTC’s efforts to regulate the derivatives markets and protect market integrity. By disseminating timely and relevant information, the CFTC fosters transparency and accountability within the financial system. Staying informed about these press releases is crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of commodities and derivatives regulation, compliance, and market participation.
CFTC-PR-9008-24 (11-15-24) CFTC Staff Issues an Advisory Related to Clearing of Options on Spot Commodity Exchange Traded Funds Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Clearing and Risk today issued a staff advisory relating to the clearing of options on spot commodity Exchange Traded Funds. These options are on shares of the […]
CFTC-PR-9007-24 (11-14-24) Customer Alert Regarding CFTC v. Traders Domain FX Ltd Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement today alerts customers on how to respond to a civil enforcement action it filed Sept. 30, against Traders Domain FX Ltd., and other defendants. Customers who believe they may be victims in this […]
CFTC-PR-9006-24 (11-12-24) CFTC Awards $4M to Two Whistleblowers Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is awarding nearly $4 million to two whistleblowers who provided information leading to the successful enforcement of a covered action. Information from both whistleblowers formed the basis for the CFTC’s investigations underlying the covered action. […]
( CFTC Press Releases – Article ) ( Articles ) ( CFTC Press Releases ) CFTC Press Releases (CFTC-Info) Introduction The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the U.S. government responsible for regulating the derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, and certain kinds of options. One of the primary ways the CFTC communicates its […]