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US CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Resigns
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down on January 20, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration. His resignation signals potential shifts in regulatory priorities as the new administration prepares to overhaul federal oversight. 
CFTC Levels Fraud Allegations Against Debiex Crypto Exchange
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has brought to light a scheme by Debiex's staff, who allegedly developed personal and even romantic relationships with potential customers to draw them into their trading platform. The CFTC has now sued Debiex, charging them with fraudulent activities. 
Coinbase bring futures trading to eligible US customers
Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory organization.
This approval allows Coinbase to function as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and provide eligible US customers with access to crypto futures through its platforms.
With this approval, Coinbase becomes the first crypto-native platform to offer a combined solution featuring traditional spot crypto trading and regulated, leveraged crypto futures for their US verified customers. Blessings' or Curse? Duo Charged with Crypto Pool Fraud
Michael and Amanda Griffis are in hot water with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the agency alleges the couple pulled off a grand-scale fraud.
Operating under the auspicious name "Blessings of God Thru Crypto," they enticed over 100 individuals to contribute to their digital assets commodity pool. Accumulating over $6 million, the couple promised high returns and security for the pooled resources.
According to CFTC, these pledges were not only empty but the pooled funds frequently ended up mingling with the Griffis' personal finances. 
Significant Step by US House Panel for the Crypto Industry
The United States House panel has approved two bills that could provide regulatory clarity for crypto firms, addressing the jurisdictional differences between the U.S. securities and commodities regulators.
The Republican bill introduces a process for firms to certify with the SEC that their projects are decentralized, enabling them to register digital assets as digital commodities with the CFTC.
The bipartisan Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to remove hurdles and requirements for “blockchain developers and service providers” such as miners, multisignature service providers, and decentralized finance platforms.
Congressmen praised the passing of these bills as a “huge win” for the United States. 
DeFi Not Beyond Regulatory Scope, CFTC Chair Declares
In a recent discussion on Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Rostin Behnam, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), underscored that decentralized crypto exchanges would be regulated, either by the CFTC or the Securities and Exchange Commission. This applies even if they're built on "self-effectuating" protocols that are merely code.