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Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Federal regulatory agency for futures trading, was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 4a). The Commission began operation in April 1975, and its authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, and 2000. The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound commodity futures and option markets. The Commission consists of five Commissioners who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. One Commissioner is designated by the President to serve as Chairman. The Commissioners serve staggered 5-year terms, and by law no more than three Commissioners can belong to the same political party. The Commission has six major operating components: the Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Intermediary Oversight, and Enforcement and the Offices of the Executive Director, General Counsel, and Chief Economist.
Recent Regulations
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CFTC
Recent Regulations
View all →ProposedSignificantFeb 6, 2026
Event Contracts; Withdrawal of Proposed Regulatory Action
RuleSignificantJan 28, 2026
Revisions to Business Conduct and Swap Documentation Requirements for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants; Correction
ProposedDec 17, 2025
Proposal To Provide Exemptive Relief To Facilitate Cross-Margining of Customer Positions Cleared at Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation
RuleDec 16, 2025
Withdrawal of Interpretive Guidance: Retail Commodity Transactions Involving Certain Digital Assets
RuleDec 15, 2025
Fees for Reviews of the Rule Enforcement Programs of Designated Contract Markets and Registered Futures Associations
RuleDec 3, 2025
Amendments to CFTC Rules of Practice and Rules Relating to Investigations
RuleOct 2, 2025
Order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Relating to the Continuation, Shutdown, and Resumption of Certain Commission Operations in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations
RuleJun 16, 2025
Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and Large Hedge Fund Advisers; Further Extension of Compliance Date
RuleJan 24, 2025
Annual Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties To Reflect Inflation-2025
RuleSignificantJan 22, 2025
Investment of Customer Funds by Futures Commission Merchants and Derivatives Clearing Organizations
About
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Federal regulatory agency for futures trading, was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 4a). The Commission began operation in April 1975, and its authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, and 2000. The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound commodity futures and option markets. The Commission consists of five Commissioners who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. One Commissioner is designated by the President to serve as Chairman. The Commissioners serve staggered 5-year terms, and by law no more than three Commissioners can belong to the same political party. The Commission has six major operating components: the Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Intermediary Oversight, and Enforcement and the Offices of the Executive Director, General Counsel, and Chief Economist.