CFTC

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Independent U.S. federal agency

• Mission

  Protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity futures and options; foster open, competitive, and financially sound commodity futures and option markets.

• Full Name

  Commodity Futures Trading Commission

• Established

  1974-10-23

• Abbreviation

  CFTC

• Headquarters

  Washington, D.C., USA

• Regulatory Scope

  U.S. derivatives markets (futures, options, swaps), designated contract markets (DCMs), swap execution facilities (SEFs), derivatives clearing organizations, swap data repositories (SDRs), swap dealers, futures commission merchants, commodity pool operators, and other intermediaries

• Number of Commissioners

  5

Timeline

• The Grain Futures Act was enacted, establishing early regulation of commodity futures. (Source: Wikipedia web search)

  1922

• The Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) was enacted, amending the original Grain Futures Act. (Source: Wikipedia web search)

  1936

• The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-463) was signed into law, establishing the CFTC as an independent federal regulatory agency to replace the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Exchange Authority. (Source: summary, Wikipedia web search, redcliffetraining.com, federalregister.gov)

  1974-10-23

• The CFTC began operation; its first members were selected, and John T. O'Hara became its first Chairman. (Source: Wikipedia web search, federalregister.gov)

  1975-04

• The CFTC's authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress. (Source: federalregister.gov)

  1978

• The CFTC's authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress. (Source: federalregister.gov)

  1982

• The CFTC's authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress. (Source: federalregister.gov)

  1986

• The CFTC's authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress. (Source: federalregister.gov)

  1992

• The CFTC's authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress. (Source: federalregister.gov)

  1995

• The CFTC's authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress. (Source: federalregister.gov)

  2000

• The CFTC has been actively involved in discussions and initiatives to clarify regulatory roles in the cryptocurrency space, collaborating with the SEC to provide more cohesive regulations and reduce compliance burdens for fintech startups. (Source: summary, document 62f8fba1-68c4-4309-b35b-c4ac90d7a681)

  Recent years

Web Search Results

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• Is The SEC and CFTC Working Toward Unified Crypto Regulation? - OneSafe Blog

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• Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Wikipedia

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• What is CFTC? Commodity Futures Trading Commission Explained

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is a vital regulatory body that plays a crucial role in overseeing the derivatives market, ensuring fair practices, transparency, and market integrity. Its impact extends to both traditional and emerging areas of derivatives trading, such as cryptocurrency derivatives. [...] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is an independent regulatory agency within the United States government. It was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974. The CFTC regulates the commodity futures and options markets, including derivatives trading. In simple terms, the CFTC oversees the financial instruments that derive their value from underlying assets, such as commodities, currencies, and interest rates. [...] Image 6: A famous building in Washington D looking up to see its roof and the sky So what is CFTC? The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing the derivatives markets, ensuring transparency and fair practices. If you're looking to deepen your knowledge of derivatives and ISDA then read on. What is CFTC?

• Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Wikipedia

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the US government created in 1974 that regulates the U.S. derivatives markets, which includes futures, swaps "Swap (finance)"), and certain kinds of options "Option (finance)"). [...] Congress created the CFTC in 1974 as an independent federal regulatory agency. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-463) created the CFTC to replace the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Exchange Authority.( The Act made extensive changes to the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) of 1936, which itself amended the original Grain Futures Act of 1922. (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).( In 1975, the first members were selected,( and John T. O'Hara became its first [...] As of 2014 the CFTC oversees 'designated contract markets' (DCMs) or exchanges "Exchange (organized market)"), swap execution facilities (SEFs), derivatives clearing organizations "Clearing house (finance)"), swap data repositories (SDRs), swap "Derivative (finance)") dealers, futures commission merchants, commodity pool operators and other intermediaries._[citation needed_] The CFTC coordinates its work with foreign regulators, such as its UK counterpart, the Financial Conduct Authority, which

• Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Overview

  ## What Is the Commodity Futures Trading Commission? The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent federal agency that regulates the derivatives markets, including futures contracts, options, and swaps, in the United States. Its goals include the promotion of competitive and efficient markets and the protection of investors against manipulation, abusive trade practices, and fraud. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act established the CFTC in 1974.1 [...] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission was established in 1974 at a time when most futures trading took place in the agricultural sector. The commission's job is to regulate the derivatives markets in the United States. Over the years, the role of regulating the futures and options markets has become more complex, especially with the advent of fintech and digital currencies such as bitcoin. The CFTC is made up of 14 different operating divisions and offices. [...] Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues and has also revised and edited educational materials for the Greater Richmond area. Learn about our editorial policies Definition The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent federal agency in the United States responsible for regulating the derivatives markets.

• U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) | USAGov

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) protects the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, and to fosters open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets. They investigate and prosecute commodities fraud, including foreign currency schemes, energy manipulation and hedge fund fraud, and works with other federal and state agencies to bring criminal and other actions. Website [...] Commodity Futures Trading Commission Contact Contact the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Phone number 1-202-418-5000 TTY 1-202-418-5428 Email questions@cftc.gov Main address Office of External Affairs Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st St., NW Washington, DC 20581 SHARE THIS PAGE: Image 8: FacebookImage 9: X Twitter USAGovImage 10: Email Have a question? [...] U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) | USAGov Skip to main content Image 1: U.S Flag An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Here's how you know Image 2 Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Image 3 Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

• Agencies - Commodity Futures Trading Commission

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is amending its regulations governing the types of investments that futures commission merchants and derivatives clearing organizations may make with funds held for the benefit of customers engaging in futures, foreign futures, and cleared swaps transactions. The Commission is... [...] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Federal regulatory agency for futures trading, was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 4a). The Commission began operation in April 1975, and its authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, and 2000. [...] The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound commodity futures and option markets. The Commission consists of five Commissioners who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. One Commissioner is designated by the President to serve as Chairman. The

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