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News •

CFTC to Dwindle to Two Members After Goldsmith Romero Departure • May 17, 2025, 2:21 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)
Judge sanctions CFTC over agency's conduct in My Forex Funds case • May 16, 2025, 4:50 AM ET (Reuters)
CFTC commissioner to join Blockchain Association as CEO • May 15, 2025, 1:57 AM ET (Reuters)
CFTC Blasted in Court for ‘Bad Faith’ Misconduct in Fraud Case • May 14, 2025, 1:57 AM ET (Bloomberg)
CFTC Employees Sidelined in Fallout From My Forex Funds Case • May 7, 2025, 6:05 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)

Facts

Also Known As CFTC
Date 1974 - present
Areas Of Involvement market • futures • commodity • commodity exchange • derivatives

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