★ Organization
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Government Body · Federal Government · Financial Services
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government established in 1974. It regulates the U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, and certain kinds of options. The agency oversees exchanges, clearinghouses, intermediaries, and market participants to promote market integrity and protect against fraud and manipulation.
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Includes actions Commodity Futures Trading Commission appears on directly, plus actions flagged against the sectors it belongs to.
Trump's commodities regulator scraps its proposed ban on betting contracts
The agency, acting under Chairman Selig's direction, will withdraw the prior rule proposal banning event contracts and draft new regulatory standards in their place.
Trump's two top market regulators launch joint 'Project Crypto'
Agency directed by Chairman Selig to participate jointly in 'Project Crypto' to develop digital asset regulations alongside the SEC.
Trump orders Labor Department to allow alternative assets in 401(k)s
Financial Services sector — Easing ERISA fiduciary guidance on alternative assets in 401(k) plans opens trillions in defined-contribution capital to private equity, hedge fund, real estate, and infrastructure managers across the alternative-asset industry.
Trump's commodities regulator closes Polymarket betting probe
Issued a formal declination notice to Polymarket, closing the civil investigation with no further action taken.