US CFTC and SEC Staff Clarify Rules on Trading of Spot Crypto Asset Products

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 2 September 2025, staff of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) issued a joint statement confirming that exchanges registered with either regulator are not prohibited from...

US CFTC Issues Comprehensive FAQ Guidance on Futures Commission Merchant Registration and Compliance Obligations

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 30 June 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying the registration requirements and ongoing compliance obligations applicable to Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs). Issued...

US CFTC Issues No-Action Letter for MIAX Futures on Derivatives Trading of Wheat Options

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 25 June 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) issued a No-Action Letter (CFTC No-Action Letter No. 25-17) in relation to MIAX Futures Exchange, LLC’s temporary trading of Minneapolis Hard Red Spring Wheat (HRSW) options on futures...

US CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s 2025 CCP AGM Address Highlights Urgent Cybersecurity Measures and Crypto Exchange Oversight Amid Bybit Hack Fallout

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 19 June 2025, Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson delivered a speech at the CCP Global Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam recognising the need for robust cybersecurity protocols, third-party risk frameworks, and updated regulatory expectations, particularly in light...

Brian Young Appointed as United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Director of Enforcement

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 14 February 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the appointment of Brian Young as its Director of Enforcement. Young had been serving in an acting capacity since 22 January 2025 and was previously the Director of the Whistleblower...