OTI serves as the CFTC’s financial technology innovation hub, driving change and enhancing knowledge through innovation, consulting/collaboration, and education (ICE). OTI regularly advocates for the advancement of responsible innovation, industry collaborations, and public outreach and education.

Before working with any person or firm to trade in commodity futures, commodity pools, options, forex, or other derivatives, verify that the entity is properly registered with the CFTC. The Commodity Exchange Act requires certain firms and individuals to be registered with the CFTC.

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Apr 8, 2025 · The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) publishes the Commitments of Traders (COT) reports to help the public understand market dynamics.

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Dec 4, 2024 · — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced record monetary relief of over $17.1 billion for fiscal year 2024. With the resolution of digital asset cases that resulted in the agency’s largest recovery ever, this record amount included $2.6 billion in civil monetary penalties and $14.5 billion in disgorgement and restitution.

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Sep 20, 2024 · The CFTC’s guidance recognizes that outlining factors for a DCM to consider in connection with the contract design and listing process may help to advance the standardization of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts in a manner that fosters transparency and liquidity.