CFTC hires SEC adviser with blockchain forensics expertise as digital asset oversight heats up

South Korea's strategic embrace of crypto could position it as a global leader in digital asset innovation and regulatory frameworks. The post South Korea prioritizes Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as national focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed SEC crypto task force adviser Donald Battle as chief data innovation officer as lawmakers continue debating the future of U.S. digital asset regulation. According to a Monday announcement from CFTC Chair Michael Selig,…

The CFTC staff appointment came amid the US Congress seeking to overhaul federal financial regulators’ roles over digital assets with the CLARITY Act.

T. Rowe Price's ETF approval could reshape crypto investment strategies, influencing market dynamics and sparking competition among asset managers. The post T. Rowe Price’s TKNZ ETF gains SEC approval for active crypto rotation among 15 tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken just handed eligible U.S. crypto traders access to perpetual futures, bringing one of the industry’s most heavily used trading tools onto a CFTC-licensed venue through Kraken Pro. The Cheyenne, Wyoming-based exchange Kraken disclosed Monday that U.S. clients can now trade perpetual futures with no expiry alongside spot, margin and futures. For active traders, that […]

Kraken's launch of CFTC-regulated perpetual futures could shift significant trading volume onshore, enhancing US market compliance and accessibility. The post Kraken launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC's proposal could reshape crypto trading by easing entry for blockchain platforms, impacting market dynamics and investor protections. The post SEC’s NMS proposal deemed year’s most consequential US crypto rule by Benchmark appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CFTC approvals of Kalshi’s BTCPERP and a Coinbase FCM no‑action open U.S. paths to crypto perps, while banks plan tokenized‑deposit rails. Clearing is changing fast.