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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) protects the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, and to fosters open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets. They investigate and prosecute commodities fraud, including foreign currency schemes, energy manipulation and hedge fund fraud, and works with other federal and state agencies to bring criminal and other actions.

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Official name: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Display name: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Short name: CFTC
Branch: Executive
Agency type: commission
Phone: 1-202-418-5000
Main address: Office of External Affairs Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st St., NW Washington, DC 20581

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Notice

Published March 25, 2026

91 FR 14556

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038-0072, Registration of Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 ("PRA"), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice solicits comments on the extension of information collection requirements relating to registration under the Commodity Exchange Act, OMB Control No. 3038- 0072 (Registration of Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants).

Comment by May 26, 2026

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Notice

Published March 24, 2026

91 FR 14000

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038-0090: Adaptation of Regulations To Incorporate Swaps-Records of Transactions; Exclusion of Utility Operations Related Swaps With Utility Special Entities From De Minimis Threshold for Swaps With Special Entities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA"), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice solicits comments on the recordkeeping obligations set forth in certain provisions of Commission regulations 1.3, 1.31, 1.33, 1.35, 1.37, and 1.39.

Comment by May 26, 2026

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Rule

Published March 23, 2026

91 FR 13714

Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets and Certain Transactions Involving Crypto Assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SEC") issues herein an interpretation regarding the application of the Federal securities laws to certain types of crypto assets and certain transactions involving crypto assets. The references in this release to "we" and "our" are to the Commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") provides herein guidance relating to that interpretation.

Starts March 23, 2026

CFR Title 17, Part 1

CFR Title 17, Part 231

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Proposal

Published March 16, 2026

91 FR 12516

Prediction Markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and seeking public comment regarding event contract derivatives traded on markets commonly referred to as "prediction markets." In particular, the Commission is seeking information and public comment on statutory core principles and Commission regulations that apply to prediction markets, the types of event contracts that may be prohibited as contrary to the public interest, cost-benefit considerations related to prediction markets, and other topics. The Commission may use the information and comments received from this Notice to inform potential future agency action, such as rulemaking, with respect to prediction markets.

Comment by April 30, 2026

CFR Title 17

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

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Known names and aliases

Recent rules and notices

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038-0072, Registration of Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038-0090: Adaptation of Regulations To Incorporate Swaps-Records of Transactions; Exclusion of Utility Operations Related Swaps With Utility Special Entities From De Minimis Threshold for Swaps With Special Entities

Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets and Certain Transactions Involving Crypto Assets

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Request for Information on Climate-Related Financial Risk; Withdrawal

Prediction Markets