CFTC calls ETH a commodity in Binance suit, highlighting the complexity of classification

The suit claims Binance used Ether as a commodity in its financial products, experts explained, which says little about the basic nature of the coin.

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SEC Boss Suggests Ethereum (ETH) Might Be Security Once Again

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler implied that proof-of-stake tokens like Ethereum should be regulated as securities, contradicting view of Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam

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Contradicting Gensler’s ‘Bitcoin Only’ Stance, U.S. CFTC Chief Reiterates ETH Is A Commodity

The power tussle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over who is the top crypto cop on the beat continues to confuse investors.

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CFTC considers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether to be commodities

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated in its December 13 court filing against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that digital assets like Bitcoin(BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT) are commodities.

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CFTC declares ethereum (ETH) as a commodity

According to recent reports, CFTC has declared Ether a commodity just after recently saying that only Bitcoin qualified to be classified as one. This comes after Gary Gensler also made similar remarks.

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CFTC again calls Ethereum [ETH] a commodity in a court filing, details inside

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has again called the ETH coin a commodity in a court filing on 13 December. It has given rise to speculation that Bitcoin (BTC) is the only cryptocurrenThe post CFTC again calls Ethereum [ETH] a commodity in a court filing, details inside appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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BitBoy Crypto alleges former SEC Director took bribes to label ETH a commodity

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong (BitBoy Crypto) alleged that former SEC Director William Hinman accepted bribes to declare Ethereum (ETH) a commodity in an October 9 tweet. The post BitBoy Crypto alleges former SEC Director took bribes to label ETH a commodity appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SEC Chair Gensler Says He Supports CFTC Having Oversight Over BTC, Ether

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler says he supports the proposal to give oversight of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to fellow watchdog, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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CFTC Chair labels Bitcoin, Ethereum as commodities

Rostin Behnam, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), claimed Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are commodities. The post CFTC Chair labels Bitcoin, Ethereum as commodities appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum On The Cusp Of Becoming An “Even Scarcer Commodity” — What This Means

The Ethereum network propelled the Ethereum London hardfork upgrade that included the famous EIP-1559 in August. This Ethereum improvement proposal was to usher in deflationary issuance of ETH, the native token of Ethereum, hence making it more scarce.

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Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Calls $100,000 BTC and $5,000 ETH the “Path of Least Resistance”

Mike McGlone, the senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg, argues that digital assets are poised to record new all-time highs now that they have survived the fierce market correction. In the September edition of Bloomberg Crypto Outlook, a monthly report on technical analysis, data, and insight on the crypto market, McGlone doubles down on his propitious […]

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$402 Billion Investment Fund Set for Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) Exposure

New York-based multi-billion dollar private investment management firm Neuberger Berman, will be offering exposure to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether.  Neuberger Berman Targets Bitcoin Derivatives The investment giant made a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission  (SEC) on Wednesday (August 11, 2021) for its Commodity Strategy Fund to gain indirect exposure toRead More

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NYU finance professor says ETH will beat BTC at becoming a commodity

Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business, believes Ethereum (ETH) is better positioned to become a commodity compared to Bitcoin (BTC). Damodaran shared this thought during an interview on May 20, noting that the blockchain will power future transactions.

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Growing Number of Clients Bought ETH, But Only A Select Group of VC Funds & Family Offices Investing in DeFi: Coinbase

DeFi remains retail-driven just like the early days of Bitcoin adoption, says Coinbase whose clients are interested in Ethereum’s evolving potential as a store of value and its status as a digital commodity.

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CFTC’s Heath Tarbert Steps Down as Chairman; Called ETH a Commodity in 2019

Heath Tarbert has made good on his promise to step down as the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) early this year. In a press release on Thursday afternoon, Tarbert announced his resignation from the agency, in light of the incoming Biden administration.

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CFTC Chairman Who Declared ETH a Commodity to Resign

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TD Ameritrade-backed ErisX Crypto Exchange Launches First Physically Settled Ether (ETH) Futures Contracts in the US

ErisX, the Chicago-based crypto derivatives exchange is officially the first to launch physically settled Ether (ETH) futures contracts within the U. S. The TD Ameritrade-backed firm announced on May 11th that it has pioneered these contracts under the regulation of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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CFTC Chairman Tarbert: Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade Using Proof Of Stake Could Make ETH A Security

The chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Heath Tarbert,  recently spoke about how tokens that use proof of stake consensus methods could be labeled as securities by the regulators.

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Ethereum Futures “Likely” in 2020, But is it Good For ETH?

Heath Tarbert (pictured), chairman of US’ Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has stated ethereum futures are likely to launch next year after the regulator clarified eth is a commodity.

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Ether (ETH) Futures “Likely” in 2020, CFTC Chairman Says

Heath Tarbert, the Chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on October 21, 2019, stated that the cryptocurrency industry could “likely” see ether (ETH) futures in 2020. Tarbert made the statement speaking at Georgetown University during the first day of DC Fintech Week.

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CFTC Chairman: Cryptoassets Other Than BTC and ETH Can Become Commodities

Heath P. Tarbert, Chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Commission says cryptos classified as security tokens can become commodities. The CFTC chief also revealed that Ethereum futures may hit the market within the next 12 months.

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CTFC head: Ethereum is a commodity, anticipates launch of ETH futures

The chairman of the U. S. Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) gave verbal confirmation that Ether is a commodity and that he expects an Ethereum futures contract will soon be launched in the United States, as reported by Yahoo Finance.

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Ether Dubbed a Commodity by CFTC Chairman, ETH Futures on the Cusp?

Government-regulated ether (ETH) futures trading could soon be a reality as the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman, Heath Tarbert, dubbed the smart-contract cryptocurrency a commodity, essentially pulling it under the jurisdiction of the financial regulator.

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Ethereum (ETH) Is A Commodity, Declares CFTC Chairman

Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology are becoming increasingly prominent in the financial sector, particularly in the derivatives market. Now, it may be Ethereum’s turn to shine. The U.

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ETH is a Commodity, Confirms CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert

After the U.S. SEC’s decision not to classify Bitcoin and Ether as securities, the CFTC has acknowledged Ether’s status as a commodity.

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Ether is a commodity just like Bitcoin, says CFTC chairman

The U. S. government has recently been easing its regulatory grip on the crypto ecosystem. Adding to the ongoing acceptance toward cryptocurrency, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman, Heath Tarbert, publicly shared his belief that Ether (ETH) is a commodity.

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US CFTC Chairman Says Ether Is a Commodity, ETH Futures Coming Next

New U.S. CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert believes that Ether is a commodity and that ETH futures are next

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CFTC Declares Ethereum’s Ether A Commodity

The new Chair of the CFTC – Commodity Futures Trading Commission – has declared today that Ether (ETH) is a commodity – leaving the door open to a plethora of newly regulated derivatives products on platforms like the Cboe.

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SEC Receives a New Application for Crypto ETF

While people are eagerly awaiting the approval of VanEck’s bitcoin ETF, the United States Commodity Funds (USCF) LLC has submitted a proposal for a crypto ETF, as revealed from their SEC filing on May 9, 2019.

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The SEC Has a New Exchange Traded Fund Application to Review

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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Ethereum [ETH]: Monthly ETH DApp volume hits all time high, reports Diar research

Ethereum recorded a significant surge in its valuation on the back of reports suggesting that the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC] was “comfortable” approving Ether futures contact.

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Ethereum Spikes 10% Amid ETH Futures Approval Rumors

Ethereum has spiked by about 10 percent over the last 24 hours following speculation that the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may be ready to approve ETH futures trading. CFTC Open to Ethereum Futures Trading Ethereum , the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market capitalization is currently trading at $175; a 10 percent spike in the last 24 hours.

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CFTC Ready For Ethereum Futures, Will ETH Price Rise to $200?

Coinspeaker CFTC Ready For Ethereum Futures, Will ETH Price Rise to $200?The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said they are willing to approve Ethereum futures contract – provided it does everything right.

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Blockchain and Crypto Companies Provide Information About Ethereum After CFTC Request

There are several cryptocurrency and traditional finance firms that have provided information about Ethereum (ETH) after a request from the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The CFTC presented an inquiry back in 2018.

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Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig Wright, Replies to CFTC Request for Input (RFI)

Controversially self-declared “Satoshi Nakamoto” and nChain chief Craig Wright are reported to have submitted two near-identical comment letters to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of the United States.

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CFTC Wants to Know More About Ethereum: Are ETH Futures on the Horizon?

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) wants to know more about other cryptocurrencies apart from Bitcoin, starting with Ethereum. The Commission has issued an official Request for Input (RFI) on the matter.

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The CFTC is looking for public feedback on different questions about Ethereum (ETH)

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) wants to learn more about Ethereum (ETH), its technology, and the markets that have built up around it. In a “Request for Input” (RFI) published on December 11, the regulator explains that it is looking for public feedback on different questions about Ethereum, ranging from its technology to […]

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CFTC Seeks Public Feedback Via “Request for Input” on Ethereum (ETH)

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is one of the authorities that governs certain aspects of the cryptocurrency world. However, to accurately create regulations and definitions for the market, they need to have a greater understanding of the components in it, which is exactly what the CFTC has decided to do with Ethereum. Based […]

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[promoted] Hashtoro Propels Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining

As an emerging cog in the global digital economy, cloud mining offers a tool for enthusiasts to mine cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin without having to acquire hardware or other oft-required elements.

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Ethereum Price and Usage Disappoint Despite ETH Futures Rumors

CBOE could launch Ethereum (ETH) futures by the end of 2018 if US regulators approve its product, anonymous sources told Business Insider August 30. ‘Getting Comfortable’ CBOE, which launched pioneering Bitcoin futures in December last year, is currently waiting while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to “get comfortable with the product before its official launch,” the publication reported citing “people familiar with the matter.

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EU’s Report on Cryptocurrencies: Says Officials “Should Not Ignore” Them

The EU’s Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies released a report entitled “Virtual currencies and central banks monetary policy: challenges ahead.

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Op Ed: Utility Token? Why You’re Still Better Off as a Security

The SEC’s proclamation that ether (ETH) is not a security has sparked some celebration amongst the cryptocurrency community. Regulatory clarity is always a good thing, but ICO operators shouldn’t see this as a reason to put the champagne on ice.

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The probe into CFTC Price Manipulation and what we know

Earlier, on May 24, Bloomberg reported that a criminal probe into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) price manipulation by crypto traders had been opened by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in conjunction with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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