Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Institutional Crypto Faces Prospect of a Nuclear Winter
While digital currency prices endure what enthusiasts call a ‘crypto winter,’ the problem appears to be far more acute when it comes to institutional appetites. James Rundle and Rebecca Natale report.
April 2019: Welcome to the New WatersTechnology
Max previews the first issue of the relaunched magazine, and extends a welcome.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 158: Giancarlo’s Swan Song; Crypto Madness; DTCC/ASX Blockchains
A discussion about blockchain projects in the capital markets, the crypto space and further delays for the CAT.
CFTC Chair Says Agency is ‘Finally’ Getting Resources to Bolster Tech
Giancarlo lauds budget approval from Congress in swansong industry appearance.
Bitcoin Advocates Seek to Navigate ETF Maze
A new application to list a bitcoin ETF has reignited the debate over these products, but traders say the solution is far from easy.
US Regulators Strengthen Ties with New Agreement
Derivatives and equity market regulators sign updated memorandum.
The Risky Business of Splitting Hairs
Plans to shelve a commonly cited statistic for the size of the derivatives market make sense, but may prove harder to accomplish than many realize.
CFTC Stresses Exchange Role in Crypto Derivatives Guidance
Agency will step in and act where required, but the lion’s share of responsibility falls to venues.
Crypto Markets Continue Breakneck Pace of Development
The release of professional-grade services by the largest digital currency exchange demonstrates a breathless pace of growth that may be masking wider issues with the nascent asset class, traders suggest.
CFTC's Budget Cut Constrains Crypto Oversight, Market Resiliency Activities
A higher budget, on the other hand, could bring in extra staff to monitor clearinghouses and fraud manipulation in crypto markets, says CFTC commissioner Quintenz.
The EU and US Are Playing a Dangerous Game
Bickering between regulators rarely helps anything, but power plays involving CCPs are even less helpful.
Prop Shops Lock On to Crypto Markets
As the sell side hesitates, advanced principal trading shops are getting in on the crypto craze in a big way.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 114: A Recap of FIA Boca - Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Brexit
WatersTechnology attended the Futures Industry Association's annual conference in Boca Raton, Florida. These are the takeaways.
CFTC Commissioners Lash Out at EC Clearing Proposals
The push to expand oversight of US CCPs is “a clear breach” of 2016 equivalence deal, Quintenz says.
The Insurgents: Fintechs Are Knocking Off Incumbents
Anthony Malakian says that in just the first two months of 2018, some big headlines are proving just how effective fintechs are at competing with the big players in the capital markets space.
Bitcoin Futures Face Turbulent Times in the Windy City
Bitcoin conquered the world in 2017, but the performance of the futures looks like it will have to wait longer for take-off.
US and UK Regulators Join Forces on Fintech
FCA and CFTC sign agreement on fintech initiatives for cross-Atlantic firms.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 109: An Overview of the CFTC Technology Advisory Committee’s Meeting
Anthony and James talk about how regulators in the US are falling behind other nations' regulators, the lack of talk about Reg AT, and an SRO for cryptocurrencies.
Five Things to Consider About Crypto SROs
The idea of self-regulation makes for a good soundbite, but the practicality of the matter leaves much to be desired.
CFTC’s TAC Gives Little Insight on Reg AT’s Fate
The Technology Advisory Committee didn't have much to say about Reg AT as commissioners Quintenz and Behnam appear to disagree on how to proceed.
US Regulators Risk Falling Behind in Fintech
Blockchain consortium exec says agencies should be doing more with fintech firms.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
CME Defends Bitcoin Futures Approach
Exchange says it will not look to increase volumes at the cost of additional risk as participants question listing process.
Cryptocurrencies Come of Age, But Is Crypto Data Ready?
Once used as payment for shady deals, digital currencies have long been the domain of speculators and retail investors. But the wild price increases of the past year have led institutional investors to sniff excitedly at the loins of the cryptocurrency…