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The Latest Breaking News from CFTC

Occam's razor tells us the simplest answer is usually closest to the truth. We need to keep this in mind as we look at the early rally in the Grains sector Monday morning.

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Grains: It's the Weather, Naturally

Why does Watson continue to add to its net-short futures position in Grains? It's the weather, naturally.

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Judge Sides With CFTC In $120M Case Against Ponzi-Like Crypto Investment Scheme

An Illinois judge has ordered Sam Ikkurty of Oregon and several other defendants for defrauding investors whose funds were supposed to have been invested in digital assets such as Bitcoin.

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Ethereum ETF update: CFTC chair Gary Gensler says application is ‘going smoothly’

Gary Gensler said his team's review of a controversial Ethereum ETF application was going smoothy, despite early indications the SEC viewed Ethereum as a security.

Fortune

The CFTC is probing Jump Crypto, previously one of the sector's biggest players

After taking an active role in the blockchain sector, Jump has since pulled back on its crypto efforts.

Fortune

What Do Oats Know, Exactly?

From time to time, a question comes in about Oats. Such was the case this week, bringing to mind some of what I've learned about the market over the decades.

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Gensler Says Spot ETH ETFs May Launch This Summer, Behnam States Ether A Commodity

SEC chief Gensler on Thursday told senators that he believes spot ETH ETFs will be approved for trading sometime this summer, but he once again dodged questions about Ether's status as a commodity or a security.

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Biting Off More Than It Can Chew: Senator Doubts CFTC Can Oversee Digital Commodities

Thursday's Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing was on fire as CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam was questioned about the regulator's capability in overseeing the digital assets industry.

International Business Times

Biden chooses CFTC's Romero to replace Gruenberg as FDIC head - Roll Call

President Joe Biden will nominate CFTC member Christy Goldsmith Romero to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Roll Call

Biden blowing chance to fight inflation

Time is running out for him to do it without leaving it vulnerable to Trump undoing it

Salon

The Democrats' crypto dam finally broke. Now what?

A closely watched vote in Congress saw 71 Democrats vote in favor of a pro-crypto bill that had been strongly opposed by party leadership.

Fortune

US Lawmakers Seek To Clean Up Crypto Regulation 'Food Fight'

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a bill that would create a new legal framework for digital currencies, in a move cheered by crypto supporters but opposed by consumer groups who say it fails to protect investors.

International Business Times

US CFTC Proposes Rule On Derivatives Betting Regulations

CFTC proposes new rule to regulate derivatives trading on elections and calamities for market transparency and fairness.

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CFTC Charges Kucoin For Illegal Digital Asset Derivatives Exchange

CFTC charges Kucoin for illegal cryptocurrency derivatives trading, highlighting regulatory compliance in the market.

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Crypto Group, US Chamber Of Commerce Back Coinbase Call For Clear SEC Crypto Rules

Coinbase challenged the SEC last year after the regulator filed a lawsuit against the crypto exchange, and now more industry and business groups are tuning in – a growing number of them on Coinbase's side.

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FDIC Blasts SEC's Controversial SAB 121 Bulletin Targeting Crypto Custodians

The FDIC's vice chair had very sharp words for a staff accounting bulletin of the SEC that has raised concerns about the bulletin's implications on custodial service providers.

International Business Times

Tesla, SpaceX Wallets Collectively Hold Over $1.3Bn In Bitcoin: Arkham

Arkham Intelligence on Thursday claimed to have identified the digital wallets of Tesla and SpaceX, supposedly revealing the tech behemoths' collective billion-dollar Bitcoin holdings.

International Business Times

CFTC Calls For Legislation To Regulate Crypto Amid Spike In BTC Value, Public Optimism

The CFTC has once again called for legislation that should regulate digital assets as public opinion for cryptocurrencies sees a significant shift and the value of certain cryptocurrencies continues to rise.

International Business Times

NBA Sued Over Promotional Deals With Collapsed Crypto Lender Voyager Digital, FTX

The NBA has been sued for its marketing links to Voyager Digital, just one of several crypto firms that collapsed in 2022, triggering the infamous "crypto winter."

International Business Times

US Treasury's Yellen To Urge Congress For Legislation On Stablecoins, Crypto Spot Markets

Janet Yellen will urge lawmakers on Tuesday to pass legislation that will establish the regulatory framework for crypto regulation, including rules for stablecoins and spot markets.

International Business Times

CFTC Chair Pushes For Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul After Landmark US Bitcoin ETF Approval

"The need for federal legislation over cash market digital assets has never been more critical, and I will continue my call for action," the CFTC chair said.

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Some companies want to bet on US elections. Not everyone agrees.

Critics are concerned platforms like Kalshi’s plans to offer bets on upcoming elections could sway the outcome.

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