Adrien Anderson Comments on CFTC’s Expanding Role in Crypto Oversight with Bloomberg Law

Adrien Anderson, Arnold & Porter senior associate and member of the firm’s Securities Enforcement & Litigation practice group, was quoted in the recent Bloomberg Law article, “Congress Mulls CFTC Crypto Role as Lawyers Predict Light Touch,” which explored potential shifts in U.S. crypto regulation and Congress’s consideration of legislation to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s role in overseeing digital asset markets.

The article examined how proposals to position the CFTC as a primary regulator of spot digital assets could shape enforcement priorities and market clarity, with some observers questioning whether the agency is resourced to effectively police a fast-evolving industry.

“The nature of the SEC’s regulatory regime is ‘register and disclose’ with a focus on transparency and investor protection, where the CFTC has a broader focus in its regulation of intermediaries and spot markets under its market integrity mandate,” Adrien remarked on the implications of this evolving regulatory landscape.

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