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LATEST SIGNALS
50CFTC Secures Federal Court Orders Requiring Former Long Island Resident and His Firm to Pay Over $288 Million for Operating a Commodity Pool Ponzi Scheme.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The 140th Canton Fair Global Cooperative Partners signing ceremony took place on October 16th, marking a significant step in the Canton Fair's expansion of its global partnership network.
Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public input on its proposal to extend the collection of certain information, which is part of its Paperwork Reduction Act obligations, and is required by law to publish a notice of intent to extend this collection.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an interim final rule to clarify its stance on 'swap' products, excluding those that resemble casino-style gambling, such as wagers and bets
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing to clarify the definition of 'swap' to explicitly include event contracts, such as those based on futures prices, in line with its jurisdiction over swaps. The proposal aims to provide further guidance on the term 'swap' to ensure consistency in its application.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is issuing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act to provide notice and solicit comments from the public.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion of certain event contracts in the definition of a swap.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an interim final rule excluding certain activity from the definition of a swap.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a no-action letter for designated contract markets (DCMs) regarding the conversion of existing perpetual-style broad-based security index futures into true perpetual futures.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced new rules for the crypto industry, aiming to provide a clearer regulatory framework for digital asset trading and investment. The rules, which are part of a broader effort to increase oversight and protect consumers, will take effect in the coming months.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Speeches and TestimonyRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking related to the regulation of crypto asset transactions and markets.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff has extended Brexit-related no-action positions.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has obtained a court order requiring a Louisiana man and an Arkansas woman to pay over $31 million in restitution for their involvement in a digital assets and precious metals fraud scheme
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed charges against Cash FX Group S.A., its CEO, and three others for allegedly orchestrating a $950 million fraud scheme
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff has released updates to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding registrants and registered entity activities related to crypto assets and blockchain technologies.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released a staff advisory on mention markets.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public input on its proposal to extend the collection of certain information, following a notice of intent to renew the practice, which has been in effect since 2010 and is set to expire on March 31, 2024.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Innovation Task Force will host a Frontier Forum Series to discuss innovative financial technologies.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff has issued a no-action position to providers of passive software.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is amending its rules implementing section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act to provide additional protections for whistleblowers.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has obtained a court order requiring a Florida resident to pay more than $6 million for engaging in options fraud and to be barred from trading. The individual was found guilty of violating federal securities laws.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has awarded over $150 million in whistleblower rewards to multiple individuals, following the submission of tips that led to significant enforcement actions against companies involved in various financial misconduct.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved a final rule regarding whistleblower awards, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of its whistleblower program.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC General Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has obtained court orders requiring Texas and Florida residents to pay over $500,000 in disgorgement and civil monetary penalties for engaging in commodity pool fraud, and imposing trading bans on those individuals
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is updating its regulations to address the transition from CDOR to CORRA and TIIE to F-TIIE as benchmark reference rates for interest rate swaps denominated in CAD and MXN, shifting away from unavailable IBORs and adopting alternative RFRs.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission have extended the compliance date for the amended Form PF reporting requirements from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, affecting certain investment advisers to private funds and commodity pool operators/trading advisers.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against a swaps trader who made false statements, and the commission has resolved the matter.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered Gabriel Perez to pay $172,000 for engaging in insider trading related to a specific market event contract, as a result of an investigation into unauthorized trading activities.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing to remove the requirement for swap execution facilities to offer an order book for certain swap transactions, which are considered permitted under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing changes to its registration requirements for commodity pool operators and trading advisors to reduce overlapping regulation and account for inflation, including an exemption for certain investment advisers and small commodity pools.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is requesting public input to improve its understanding and oversight of derivatives markets involving compute, a key component of modern finance.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of Alameda Research, and Alameda Research and FTX co-founder, following an investigation into his activities
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public input on its proposed renewal of a collection of information related to security futures products, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, and invites comments within 60 days.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public input on the renewal of a data collection process related to commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, and futures commission merchants, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is publishing a notice to announce the renewal of the Innovation Advisory Committee, citing its necessity in the public interest.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed charges against Goliath Ventures Inc. and its CEO, alleging a $400 million fraud scheme, and the company's CEO is accused of orchestrating the scheme.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold an in-person meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee on August 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, where the committee will discuss recent CFTC activity in crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing new regulations to improve financial oversight of futures commission merchants and address conflicts of interest between these firms and other market participants, including swap execution facilities, designated contract markets, and derivatives clearing organizations.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on the proposed extension of its information collection requirements for customer clearing documentation and timing of acceptance for clearing, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on its proposed renewal of information collection activities, including the collection of ownership and control reports, forms 102/102S, 40/40S, and 71, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on its proposed renewal of a collection of information related to derivatives clearing organizations, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered UBS Financial Services Inc. to pay $8 million for supervision failures that affected its anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring systems. The CFTC found that UBS failed to properly supervise its AML systems, leading to a significant risk of money laundering and other financial crimes.
Original source language · U.S. CFTC Enforcement Press ReleasesRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public input on the proposed extension of a data collection process for derivatives clearing organizations, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on extending standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading and perpetual contracts referencing physically delivered or storable energy commodities. The original comment period was set to close on July 27, 2026, but has been extended by 30 days.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an order providing exemptive relief to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. to facilitate the listing of cash-settled futures on individual equity securities, allowing for trading on its designated contract market and national securities exchange registration.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will host an in-person public meeting on July 29, 2026, to discuss topics including the Basel III proposal, risk management tools, and recent CFTC activity in the agricultural industry, with options for virtual attendance.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is ending routine position-reporting requirements for large traders in physical commodity swaps, but preserving the authority to require special reporting on underlying books and records.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is publishing a notice to announce the renewal of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, citing its necessity in the public interest.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing changes to its regulations that would require certain market participants to report fully collateralized event contracts under a new framework, replacing the current reporting requirements for certain event contracts.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are seeking public input on potential measures to enhance portfolio and cross-margining of securities and derivatives subject to either or both agencies' jurisdictions.
Original source language · Federal Register — CFTCRead summary →