CFTC - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

09/02/2026

CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Position on Large Trader Reporting for Direct Participants:

The CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight today announced it has issued a no-action letter to Electron Exchange DCM LLC, a designated contract market, which would allow Electron Exchange to submit large trader reporting on behalf of direct participants as if Electron Exchange’s contracts were excl...

09/02/2026

CFTC Issues Final Rule to Modify Clearing Requirement for Canadian Dollar- and Mexican Peso-Denominated Interest Rate Swaps:

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a final rule to modify its interest rate swap clearing requirement.

09/01/2026

CFTC Resolves Action Against Swaps Trader for Making False Statements:

The CFTC announced the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent order against John Patrick Gorman III, a U.S. dollar swaps trader and managing director of a global investment bank.

09/01/2026

Beware of unsolicited requests to transfer money. Pause before you act. Always use official phone numbers or websites to independently verify information of individuals claiming to be from the government or a business. Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or . Learn more steps you can take to protect yourself at: https://www.cftc.gov/LearnAndProtect/AdvisoriesAndArticles/ATM.html

08/31/2026

CFTC Further Extends Compliance Date for Amendments to Form PF:

The CFTC published a Joint Final Rule with the SEC further extending the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on February 8, 2024 (“Form PF Amendments”), from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.

08/31/2026

Scammers are using unconventional methods to defraud the public and evade accountability. Look for these and learn what to do next.

https://www.cftc.gov/LearnAndProtect/AdvisoriesAndArticles/ATM.html

08/28/2026

No government agency will instruct you to move money using , gift cards, or couriers. Scammers create a sense of urgency or fear so you will quickly transfer cash without pausing to confirm the information provided. Take your time with financial decisions. Read more tips at: https://www.cftc.gov/LearnAndProtect/AdvisoriesAndArticles/ATM.html

08/27/2026

If someone instructs you to use a , gift cards, or an unfamiliar app to move money, pause before you pay. These unusual money transfer methods are major red flags for . Learn more at: https://www.cftc.gov/LearnAndProtect/AdvisoriesAndArticles/ATM.html

08/26/2026

Crypto ATMs might look familiar, but they operate very differently than typical ATMs. Cash deposited into a Crypto ATM is converted into various forms of cryptocurrency, and the transfer is often immediate and irreversible. They also allow criminals to conceal their identities. Do your research before using a crypto ATM. Start here: https://www.cftc.gov/LearnAndProtect/AdvisoriesAndArticles/ATM.html

08/21/2026

ICYMI: Members of the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee Join Chairman Selig in Washington at Inaugural Meeting:

The CFTC held the inaugural meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. The Innovation Advisory Committee