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CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam on the Fight to Regulate Crypto

May 18, 2023

Rostin Behnam, the CFTC Chair, dives into the intricate world of crypto regulation amidst a prolonged 'crypto winter.' He discusses the challenges of classifying digital assets as securities or commodities and the need for collaboration between regulatory bodies like the CFTC and SEC. Behnam also highlights the importance of transparency, investor protection, and proactive engagement in the evolving crypto landscape. The conversation sheds light on innovative markets, regulatory pitfalls, and the responsibilities of authorities in safeguarding financial systems.

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Rostin Behnam

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Crypto Regulation in the U.S.

11min

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Cryptocurrencies and DeFi

5min

Navigating Digital Asset Regulation

16min

Navigating Risk: Prediction Markets and Retail Trading

7min

Cybersecurity and Market Resilience

9min

Wrapping Up: Insights on Crypto Regulation and Community Engagement

3min

We're still in the middle of a "crypto winter" with the price of coins well off their highs from back in 2021. But debates over how to regulate them are heating up, with significant disagreements among US politicians and agency chiefs. At the recent ISDA Annual General Meeting, we sat down with CFTC Chief Rostin Behnam to talk about his view on crypto rules and more. Among the things we discussed are what constitutes a security or a commodity, market structure questions, new types of betting markets, and other matters currently facing the CFTC.

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