Testimony by Vince McGonagle Director of the Division of Market Oversight before the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit House

Testimony by Vince McGonagle Director of the Division of Market Oversight before the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit House

From cftc.gov

Chairman Maloney, Ranking Member Fischbach, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to share my views on digital asset regulation as the Director of the Division of Market Oversight at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC, Agency or Commission). CFTC Mission As you know, the CFTC is the primary regulator of the futures, options, and swaps markets. The Agency’s mission is to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. Our governing statute, the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA or Act), serves the ... (full story)

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