Bringing crypto market ‘into the light’ doesn’t address enforcement: CFTC chair
"Bringing this market into the light so to speak with more transparency will only allow us to see what’s going on underneath the hood," said Rostin Behnam.
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U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy
Representative McHenry is convinced that Congress should take crypto regulation away from executive agencies and courts.
Former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo joins Digital Asset’s board
Many in the crypto and blockchain space referred to Giancarlo as “Crypto Dad” for his role in supporting digital assets during his five years at the CFTC.
Former CFTC chair Giancarlo joins CoinFund as an adviser
Giancarlo has been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs and has called for a “do no harm approach” to blockchain regulation.
Pro-Bitcoin Senator to Introduce Comprehensive Crypto Bill in US
The pro-bitcoin U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reportedly unveiled her plan to introduce a comprehensive crypto bill that will cover everything from how cryptocurrencies are taxed and categorized to consumer…
Law Decoded: Making sense of mixed signals, Dec. 13–20
This week in crypto regulation was marked by officials expressing contradictory views on how to approach digital assets.
US Senate confirms CFTC chair as President Biden announces commissioner picks
At his October confirmation hearing, Rostin Behnam said it was "critically important to have a primary cop on the beat" of an emerging market that included cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
CFTC Commissioner Opposes Regulation by Enforcement, Says Crypto Needs Clearer Rules
A commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Dawn Stump, has voiced concerns about cryptocurrency regulation through enforcement — the approach taken by both the CFTC and the U.S.…