RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)For far too long, the Biden administration left crypto in limbo by driving many crypto firms offshore and creating confusion as to what’s a security and what’s not. @SECPaulSAtkins and I have developed a new interpretation that provides regulatory clarity for the crypto markets.Watch more on @MorningsMaria⬇️ ...

The @CFTC’s roots are in the trading of agricultural commodities. America’s agricultural producers utilize derivatives markets to manage many of the risks they face every day, like low commodity prices and high input costs. These same producers depend on the CFTC’s oversight to effectively hedge those risks and discover prices in the markets. Through public roundtables, requests for input, the Agriculture Advisory Committee, and stakeholder outreach, the CFTC aims to develop insights that will help inform C ...

RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)As AI rapidly advances, it's critical the US promotes and unleashes innovation here at home.@POTUS' National AI Legislative Framework is an important step in securing American leadership in the AI race. I applaud @WhiteHouse for their commitment to promoting pro-innovation policies as we usher in a new Golden Age in America.At the @CFTC, we'll continue to support these efforts by working to encourage AI in our markets. From autonomous systems to the emerging compute markets, th ...

RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)As Project Crypto is now a joint initiative, aligning haircut treatment with @SECgov for registered entities represents yet another step toward in delivering clear, consistent rules of the road for market participants.Read the @CFTC staff’s new FAQs that clarify the staff’s views on haircut treatment for certain crypto assets and other questions ⬇️ ...

.@CFTC Staff Issues FAQs Concerning Registrant and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies: https://t.co/plCUfGpH4c ...

RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)I commend today's action by @FDICgov, @federalreserve and @USOCC to lower the onerous Basel III endgame bank capital requirements. The prior proposal disincentivized bank-affiliated brokers from servicing smaller customers. American farmers, ranchers and energy producers paid the price for this regulatory failure. ...

RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)Today the @CFTC and @MLB made history by signing the first-ever MOU between a sports league and federal agency.We’ve committed to work together to protect the integrity and resilience of prediction markets relating to professional baseball.Through this partnership, the @CFTC is well-positioned to add additional tools to protect our markets from fraud, manipulation, and other abuses. Thanks to @MLB and Commissioner Manfred for working with us to protect the integrity of these gr ...

.@CFTC and @MLB Sign Groundbreaking MOU: https://t.co/iZjWfYJu20 ...

RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)The @CFTC’s roots are in trading agricultural commodities, and we take pride in celebrating our hardworking farmers and ranchers during National Agriculture Week. Access to key risk management tools and sound markets remains a priority and is more important now than ever before. ...

RT Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig)For far too long, Americans have awaited clear guidance on the status of crypto assets under the federal securities and commodities laws.@SECPaulSAtkins and I are committed to fostering a regulatory environment that allows the crypto industry to flourish in the US with clear rules of the road. With today's interpretation, the wait is over.Read the @CFTC and @SECGov's joint agency action ⬇️ ...