The group’s policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.
‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action
“Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent,” said commissioner Hester Pierce.
CFTC’s Johnson urges Congress to expand commission’s crypto oversight powers
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Kristin Johnson wants to protect customers in a way that reduces the risk of future crises.
CFTC commissioner compares crypto contagion risk to 2008 financial crisis
The commissioner warnes that vulnerabilities seen within the crypto markets are similar to those seen during the global financial crisis and calls for the agency to be given additional authority.
Bankman-Fried ‘100%’ supports knowledge tests for retail derivatives traders
The FTX founder said a knowledge test for derivative retail customers “could make sense” but it doesn’t need to be specific to crypto.
CTFC commissioner proposes office focused on retail crypto investors
The commissioner said the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to change existing markets necessitates a new retail investor protection office similar to that of the SEC.
SEC Official: ICO Market Shows Need for Securities Regulation
An SEC commissioner warned that initial coin offerings could be fraudulent, but consumers cannot necessarily identify fraud.