美CFTC拟修订多项监管规则，加强关联机构利益冲突管理
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Michael Saylor: CFTC guidelines will drive the development of the Bitcoin capital market.
Odaily Odaily reports that Michael Saylor, in an article published on the X platform, stated that the CFTC guidelines promote the development of the Bitcoin capital market, including 24/7 trading, BTC collateral, perpetual futures, options, and regulated access. This will benefit BTC holders, support the MSTR engine, and support the development of STRC as a Bitcoin-backed digital credit mechanism.
The U.S. CFTC is seeking public comment on 24/7 trading of standard futures and energy perpetual contracts.
PANews reported on June 23 that, according to an official announcement, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is formally soliciting public comments on two developments related to the energy derivatives market: one is extending standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading; the other is the possibility of listing perpetual contracts underlying physically deliverable or storable energy commodities (such as crude oil). CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig stated that this move aims to gather clear, data-driven insights to better understand the impact of these developments, supporting responsible innovation while protecting the market from manipulation and interference. The comment period is divided into two parts: one is extending standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading with fixed expiration dates; the other is perpetual contracts involving physically deliverable energy commodities. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of publication in the Federal Register.
The US SEC chairman defended CFTC chairman Selig, saying he has the ability to regulate prediction markets and crypto businesses.
PANews reported on June 16th that, according to The Block, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated in an interview with CNBC that although the CFTC has a much smaller budget and fewer staff than the SEC, Chairman Michael Selig is "highly capable" and is working to clarify global innovative products, including prediction markets and crypto assets. The CFTC plans to request a $410 million budget from Congress for fiscal year 2027, with approximately 550 employees, while the SEC has a budget of approximately $1.908 billion and over 4,000 employees.
The Chairman of the U.S. CFTC appointed a Data Innovation Officer and Senior Advisor to strengthen innovation and compliance oversight.
PANews reported on June 15 that CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the appointment of Donald Battle as Chief Data Innovation Officer and J Matthew Haws as Senior Advisor in the Chairman's Office and Head of the Chicago Area. Battle will serve in the Data Division and Innovation Task Force. He previously served as Senior Advisor in the Crypto Task Force and Assistant Director of the Enforcement Data Science Group at the SEC, with extensive experience in blockchain forensics, large dataset analysis, and anti-money laundering enforcement. Haws has over 13 years of experience in derivatives market compliance and enforcement, having previously served as Senior Legal Counsel at Marex and Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. He will be responsible for regulatory and market compliance matters in the Chicago office.
US Senator Warren questions the CFTC's ability to regulate crypto and prediction markets.
PANews reported on June 10th that, according to The Block, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig, questioning the agency's ability to assume greater regulatory responsibility for crypto and prediction markets. Warren pointed out that the CFTC has reduced its staff by approximately 25% and enforcement activities have declined significantly, making any expansion of its responsibilities a "disastrous recipe." She criticized the CFTC's handling of cases involving Gemini, Polymarket, and [unspecified case name], noting that officials attempting to raise concerns about these companies have been sidelined. Selig, however, insists that prediction markets and event trading contracts fall under the CFTC's "exclusive jurisdiction," and that the agency has even sued several states attempting to ban prediction market platforms.
The US CFTC is restructuring its personnel to address encryption regulations, planning to hire up to 100 new employees this year.
PANews reported on June 3rd, citing Politico, that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is offering buyout and early retirement packages to some employees. Just as Congress is considering granting the CFTC new powers over the cryptocurrency market, the agency notified some employees late last week that they could express their interest in participating by midnight Tuesday. According to the email, employees who choose to participate could begin administrative leave as early as July 1st and receive full pay and benefits until their official departure date of December 31st. An informed source stated that this move came after CFTC Chairman Michael Selig conducted a lengthy review of the agency's workforce, as the CFTC seeks to restructure its personnel while assuming regulatory responsibilities for prediction markets and emerging financial products such as crypto. The source added that the CFTC expects to hire up to 100 people by the end of the year.