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CFTC
The CFTC is an independent federal regulatory agency that oversees the US derivatives markets.
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- CFTC on X
“The CFTC is an independent federal regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the US derivatives markets.”
Named in 6 pieces
Regulation & Enforcement
Washington Wrote AI Rules in 60 Days; Crypto Awaits Clarity
The White House finalized a confidential AI rulebook in 60 days, while crypto's public market-structure bill has waited 459 days since the House passed it.
Board Seats
Backpack US Appoints Michael Piwowar to Its Board
Backpack US announced on June 9, 2026, that it had appointed former SEC Commissioner and Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar to its board of directors as the exchange expands its regulated U.S. business.
Executive Hires
Circle Names Heath Tarbert Chief Legal Officer
Circle Internet Financial named former CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert as chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs on June 8, 2023, succeeding general counsel Flavia Naves.
CEO Changes
John J. Ray III Replaces Sam Bankman-Fried at FTX
John J. Ray III became FTX's chief executive at about 4:30 a.m. EST on Nov. 11, 2022 and filed for Chapter 11 that day.
Board Seats
Chris Giancarlo Joins Digital Asset's Board
Digital Asset named former CFTC chairman Chris Giancarlo to its board of directors on Jan. 25, 2022, the year before its Canton Network blockchain began trading real-world assets for banks.
Institutional Custody & Asset Management
Christopher Giancarlo Lets Bitcoin Futures Self-Certify
The CFTC let CME and Cboe list bitcoin futures on Dec. 1, 2017, and a court cited that market to overturn the SEC's Grayscale denial.