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Rules in Motion, May 2025 - CFTC Staff Issues Interpretation Regarding U.S. Person Definitions

  On May 21, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (the “CFTC”) Market Participants Division and Division of Market Oversight (the “Divisions”) issued an interpretative letter (Staff Letter 25-14) clarifying the application of certain cross- …

Trump’s CFTC Nominee Pledges Full Divestment from Kalshi to Avoid Conflict

Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has formally committed to severing all financial and governance ties with prediction markets platform KalshiEx (Kalshi) should he be confirmed as …

People: CFTC in exit spree; New NatWest Markets CRO, and more

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is shedding commissioners as the agency prepares for a change of chair to Brian Quintenz, the Trump nominee set to replace Biden-appointed Rostin Benham, who resigned in January. Brian QuintenzOn May 14, …

Keynote Remarks Of CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Dallas, Exploring AI Risks And ...

Good afternoon. Thank you to President Lorie Logan, Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor to the President Sam Schulhofer-Wohl, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for hosting us. Consistent with the title selected for the Symposium, today’s …

CFTC Awards Approximately $700,000 To Whistleblower

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced a whistleblower award of approximately $700,000. The whistleblower information prompted the CFTC to open the investigation and described the misconduct that ultimately appeared in the order. The …

CFTC Adds 43 Unregistered Foreign Entities To RED List

As part of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s ongoing efforts to help protect Americans from fraud, today the CFTC added 43 unregistered foreign entities to its Red List, a tool that provides information to U.S. market participants about foreign …

Trump’s CFTC Nomination Quintenz to Resign From Kalshi, Recuse Himself on Related Matters

Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since then, he’ …

CFTC Commissioner Johnson To Deliver Keynote Remarks At The Symposium On Innovation In Derivatives Markets: Exploring AI ...

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson will deliver keynote remarks at the Symposium on Innovation in Derivatives Markets: Exploring AI Risks and Opportunities Across the Digital and Cyber Landscape at The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Paradigm Urges CFTC to Craft DeFi Perps Regulatory Path

Tribal leaders say they don’t know what to expect from upcoming CFTC call

Gaming tribe leaders will finally hear something from the CFTC on Thursday regarding prediction market issues. Leaders of US tribes active in gaming will take part in a virtual meeting on Thursday with Caroline Pham, acting chair of the Commodity Futures …

SEC drops Binance lawsuit, ending one of last remaining crypto enforcement actions

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images The SEC has formally dropped its lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, bringing an end to one of the last remaining crypto enforcement actions brought by the agency. In a Thursday filing in the U.S. …

Key House Committee Chairs Release Draft Bill on Digital Asset Market Structure: Bill Would Establish CFTC/SEC ...

On May 5, 2025, the Republican committee chairs in the US House of Representatives with jurisdiction over digital asset legislation released a digital asset market structure discussion draft bill (the “Discussion Draft”).1 The Discussion Draft would create …

Crypto vulnerable if CFTC not given authority, says ex-chair Behnam

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam has said the crypto market will remain unregulated unless the agency he led is given greater authority. In a May 28 Bloomberg TV interview, Behnam sided with the crypto industry on its long- …

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – May 2025 # 4

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities State Activities On May 23, the Consumer …

Prediction market with Trump ties threatens US sports bet sector

Flutter and DraftKings are weighing their responses to a new threat to their dominance of the $14bn US sports betting sector, as prediction markets led by politically connected Kalshi exploit a regulatory quirk to offer wagers on contests even where …

US House Introduces Digital Market Clarity Act

The United States House of Representatives has introduced the Market Clarity Act of 2025. The bill intends to bring much-needed clarity to the US digital asset ecosystem, protect consumers, and foster American innovation. The historic bill also separates …

The approach of public and private enforcers to data use in the financial services sector

Introduction In both the United States and other jurisdictions, the collection and exchange of confidential information can have antitrust implications. The modern financial services industry, which collects, manages and disseminates information and data …

House Republicans introduce digital asset market clarity act

House Republicans, led by Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR), have introduced the bipartisan Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act. Co-sponsored by eight other members of Congress—five Republicans and three Democrats—the …

Rostin Behnam on Trump, Crypto, Regulation

Rostin Behnam, Former Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, weighs in on Vice President JD Vance speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference and states regulators are very important to the US financial markets. He also talks about President Trump…

Dr. Michael C. Threatt releases his 180 Days Later: Reset, Renew, Reframe – A CEO’s Strategic Impact and Vision Report

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Launches Roadmap 2030: A Strategic Path Forward: Tackling Financial Challenges and Restoring Public Trust on the Journey to HUD Recovery SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In just 180 days, the Sanford …

TravelingWiki's Jonathan Sutter Cited w/United Airlines, Airbus & Emirates as Leading Challenge to Existing Travel Norms

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter has been named as the leading compelling antithetical to the status quo in Autism & Aviation for Non Visible Disabilities DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the eve of extensive Midwest …

Microplastics Emergency and Public Health: ALLATRA Shares Research at Bay Atlantic University

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 20, 2025, Bay Atlantic University and the Global Policy Institute, in collaboration with ALLATRA and the Creative Society, hosted a pivotal event that examined the …

New Leadership Book 'Becoming the Compass' Now Available to Order

A transformative fable that equips leaders with clarity, resilience, and people-first principles for real-world impact COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wait is over. Becoming the Compass: A Leadership …

WAITLIST FUNDED: Lawmakers Increase Funding for Special Needs ESA

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Mississippi lawmakers voted to increase funding for the state’s Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program. House Bill 42, which provides state funding for K-12 schools, …

STARRS Announces 2025 Mission Objectives

STARRS continues to make progress in accomplishing strategic goals COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STARRS sets the following mission objectives for 2025, according to STARRS President and CEO Dr. Ron Scott …

Classic Learning Test Earns Multiple State Policy Victories

Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas now accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for college admissions, breaking the SAT/ACT duopoly and expanding student choice. ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawmakers in …

Dr. Jamal Bryant expands boycott to Dollar General Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From FAST to DIGNITY: Expanding the Movement for Corporate Accountability in Black America (Atlanta, Ga - May 29 - 2025) Pastor Jamal Bryant continues his charge on DEI rollbacks by major …

Comer Announces Hearing to Examine the Federal Government’s Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced a hearing on “The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The hearing will explore the global landscape of artificial intelligence …

June Is Men’s Health Month 2025: Closing the Lifespan Gender Gap Starts With Empathy

Men’s Health Network launches Men’s Health Month 2025 to raise awareness and close the Lifespan Gender Gap through empathy and nationwide action. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Men’s Health Network (MHN) …

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Medicare Fraud Conspiracy

A Missouri man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a scheme to defraud Medicare by unlawfully billing millions of dollars in claims for cancer genetic testing and cardiovascular genetic testing.  According to court documents, Jamie P. McNamara, 49, of …

U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government

An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested …

Bed Stuy Film With Controversial Title Takes A Walk Down Memory Lane

Ghetto Eyez Publishing finally releases its latest 6-part series, Bottom Bitch exclusively on TUBI through 1919 distribution. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The story begins two days before the assassination of …

Yale Hosts Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference with Ambassador Siddiqui among Top Diplomatic Voices

CT, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University convened students from Ivy League institutions, including Harvard, Cornell, and Princeton, alongside senior academics, …

Ocean Visions to Develop Environmental Impact Assessment Framework for mCDR Research

Framework to guide responsible research and development of marine carbon dioxide removal approaches WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Ocean Visions announced that it is spearheading the development of a …

Area 52 Becomes First Online Dispensary Shipping Legal Recreational Cannabis to Texas

Area 52 becomes the first online dispensary shipping legal cannabis products – including THC gummies and flower – to Texas. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Area 52 becomes the first and only online dispensary …

Perimeter Healthcare Bolsters Executive Leadership Team by Naming Jason D. Bailey as Chief Development Officer

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perimeter Healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason D. Bailey as Chief Development Officer. Jason will be responsible for new acquisitions and driving strategic …

TM Group Launches U.S. Operations After Delivering Over 60 Landmark Projects Across Central Asia

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TM Group, a leading real estate development and investment company headquartered in Kyrgyzstan, has officially expanded its operations to the United States. This strategic move …

Pope Leo XIV’s AI Warning Prompts DOMINUS Lab to Release Christian Governance Manifesto

Following Pope Leo's warning on AI ethics, DOMINUS Lab releases its Christian AI Governance Manifesto—providing principled guidance for Christian Entrepreneurs. YUCAIPA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As governments …

New edition of Reinventing Democracy offers the United Kingdom - and others - an original solution to its political woes

Right for Britons to put topics on political agenda, written constitution, end absolute power, how abuses such as financial engineering could be curtailed LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British citizens are …