CFTC Chair: Agency Well-Positioned to Regulate Crypto
The Commodity Future Trading Commission is "well positioned" to address regulatory gaps in the crypto market, according to CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam. In prepared remarks for a February 3 American Bar Association event, Be...
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In prepared remarks for a February 3 American Bar Association event, Behnam said his stance toward cryptocurrencies has not changed. He said he believes there remains a regulatory gap but the "CFTC is well positioned to fill this" gap if Congress gives the agency the necessary authority. ...
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