EEMAC Meeting
On April 10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC) held a public meeting. The meeting covered the potential impacts of the Basel III proposals on the derivatives markets from multiple different industry participant views, as well as the state of crude oil markets …
Read MoreMRAC Meeting
On April 9, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) held a public meeting. The meeting covered current topics including central counterparty risk (CCP) and governance, market structure developments explaining the consolidation of Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), climate-related risk, and innovative and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence …
Read MoreDSG Crypto Regulatory Roundup: March 2024
International Bodies EU Scraps Proposed $1K Payment Limit for Self-Custody Crypto Wallets: The European Union is moving ahead with new anti-money laundering laws to limit cash and some crypto transactions, but proposed noncustodial wallet limits did not make the final cut. More here. UK Regulator to Tighten Measures Against Crypto …
Read MoreHouse Appropriations Ag Subcommittee Hearing
On March 20, the House Appropriations Ag Subcommittee held hearing on USDA’s FY 2025 budget requests. The Subcommittee heard from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding USDA’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget request, totaling $25.1 billion, representing a $2.2 billion increase from the previous year. During the hearing, Secretary Vilsack discussed …
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