CFTC Leadership Outlook and Roadmap Under Acting Chairman Pham

The CFTC has elected Commissioner Caroline D. Pham as acting chairman, signaling potential reforms in rulemaking, enforcement, and administrative procedures. Her tenure is expected to focus on addressing concerns regarding due process, APA compliance, and the agency's approach to digital assets.

Floor Trader Exemption Use in Event Contract Markets

This advisory discusses the potential use of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) floor trader exemption as an alternative to swap dealer registration for market makers in event contract markets. It examines the definition of a swap dealer and the implications for entities providing liquidity in nascent prediction markets.

CLARITY Act: Digital Commodity Pool Regulation Expansion

The House of Representatives passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, which would expand the CFTC's regulatory authority over digital commodities. This expansion could extend commodity pool regulations to spot digital asset activities, impacting digital asset treasury companies and advisors.

NFA Reminder: Annual Affirmation for CFTC Exemptions Due March 2

The National Futures Association (NFA) has reminded commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors relying on certain CFTC exemptions that their annual affirmation is due by March 2, 2026. Failure to affirm will result in automatic withdrawal of the exemption.

CFTC Announces First Leveraged Spot Crypto on Regulated Exchange

The CFTC announced the upcoming launch of the first leveraged spot cryptocurrency product on the CFTC-regulated Bitnomial Exchange. This initiative is part of the CFTC's 'Crypto Sprint' to foster innovation in digital assets and aligns with a joint CFTC-SEC statement on trading spot digital asset products.

OCC Remarks on Fostering a Resilient Financial System

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney E. Hood delivered remarks on fostering a resilient and resurgent financial system. The speech outlined four key strategies: accelerating bank-fintech partnerships, expanding engagement with digital assets, advancing financial inclusion, and modernizing regulation.

Rodney Hood Discusses Homeownership at Detroit Fair

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood delivered remarks at the Detroit REACh Homebuyers Fair on June 28, 2025. He discussed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) priorities regarding financial inclusion and advancing homeownership, highlighting the role of national banks and federal savings associations.

Comptroller Gould Discusses De Novo Charters and Digital Assets

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould discussed the OCC's priority to reinvigorate de novo bank charters, noting an increase in applications in 2025, including those for digital asset activities. He emphasized the importance of a robust pipeline of new banks for a dynamic and competitive financial system.

Comptroller Gould Discusses Bank Resolution Planning and Failures

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould discussed the efficacy of bank resolution planning, a tool established by the Dodd-Frank Act. He examined whether current resolution plans are usable in actual resolutions and if the resources dedicated to them are appropriate, based on his experience and observations.

Comptroller of the Currency Remarks on Financial Literacy and Education

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould delivered remarks on financial literacy, emphasizing its importance for informed consumer choices and economic participation. He highlighted the OCC's efforts to reform Community Reinvestment Act examinations and champion technological innovation in banking.