Rostin Behnam
@CFTCbehnam
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Honored to serve as
@CFTC
Chair, and proud to lead the agency’s amazing staff in supporting its mission
NEWS: Rostin Behnam was sworn in as the CFTC’s 15th Chairman on January 4, 2022 after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. President Biden nominated Chairman Behnam to lead the agency.
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Today, I commend President Biden for his Executive Order on digital assets. Here's my full statement:
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I’m pleased to testify today at the Senate Ag Committee on the future of crypto regulation.
HAPPENING NOW: Chairman Rostin Behnam is testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry at a legislative hearing to review S.4760, the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act. Read his remarks as prepared:
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I congratulate the four new commissioners
@cftc
. Looking forward to working with these accomplished professionals. My statement:
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Thank you
@CFTCquintenz
for your dedication and service as
@CFTC
Commissioner. It’s been a pleasure to serve with you since 2017.
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Congratulations to my new colleague, Caroline D. Pham, who was officially sworn in today as a
@CFTC
commissioner. The Commission is back at full strength. I look forward to working with this accomplished group of commissioners.
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I will be on
@cnbc
@SquawkCNBC
this morning at 8:10 a.m. this morning to talk about proposed regulation of
#digitalassets
#digitalcommodityassets
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Today,
@cftc
extends the public comment period by 30 days on the FTX request for an amended DCO registration order. Let us hear from you.
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Here is my statement on new legislation introduced today by
@SenStabenow
,
@JohnBoozman
with
@SenBooker
and
@SenJohnThune
. I commend the bipartisan effort to bring regulatory clarity over
#digitalcommodityassets
.
REMARKS: Statement of
@CFTCbehnam
on the introduction of digital commodity regulation legislation:
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I'm looking forward to participating a conversation about regulating digital assets at City Week 2022 at Guild Hall tomorrow in London at 1.30. Hope to see you there.
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Looking forward to speaking at this event. See you soon.
How can governments effectively regulate new kinds of digital assets, like crypto? Join
@Wharton
's
@FinanceHammer
and
@CFTCbehnam
for our first World Today of 2022-23 to learn more about this critical financial policy issue:
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I am pleased to testify today at the US Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee hearing Examining Digital Assets: Risks, Regulation and Innovation. My statement will be posted
@cftc
and you can watch the hearing live here:
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I am proud to join
@IOSCOPress
as Vice Chair. I am looking forward to our continued partnership.
NEWS: The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced the immediate appointment of
@CFTCbehnam
as IOSCO Board Vice Chair for the 2022-2024 term. Get the latest:
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I look forward to speaking about the regulation of crypto assets at the Washington Post Live event on Wednesday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Join me:
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Congratulations to former
@cftc
Chair Gary Gensler on his Senate confirmation to be the next
@SEC_News
Chair. Look forward to continuing to strengthen our agencies’ relationship.
#Baltimore
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Markets thrive on competition, and non-competitive behavior in the market is wrong, illegal and will be aggressively pursued. There is no place in the markets for people who participate in or benefit from the misappropriation of confidential information.
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Tune in today to watch
@CFTC
open meeting today to consider a proposed rule on governance requirements for DCOs and proposed order on capital comparability for Japan. Live stream at 9.30 Eastern at
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Congratulations to
@CFTCpham
on your Cornerstone Award from the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys.
This is a special weekend for my family. As the daughter of refugees, this means so much to me. Keep on persisting even when you think you can’t anymore. Keep on dreaming, and keep on hoping ✨ Thank you NCVAA!
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Big day in Billings, MT. Thanks to
@ChamberBillings
,
@MFUfarmers
@uscattlemen
for hosting great breakfast with producers, a ranch tour, and lunch at PAYS with ranchers from across MT. More work to improve risk management tools for America’s farmers and ranchers.
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We are committed to holding wrongdoers accountable for their illegal actions. With our partners
@TheJusticeDept
and
@USTreasury
we will work diligently to punish companies and individuals who defraud Americans and serve as platforms for terrorist and illicit finance.
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Tune in tomorrow, June 2 at 9:00 EDT to watch
@CFTC
first-ever Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening with special guests
@SenStabenow
and
@repdavidscott
and
@CFTCjohnson
@CFTCcgr
@cftcmersinger
@CFTCpham
details here:
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Thank you
@SenSherrodBrown
and
@SenBrianSchatz
for your support. We had a very productive meeting
@cftc
today on the threat of climate change to our economy and financial markets. Look forward to working with both of you.
Today
@brianschatz
and I sent a letter commending
@CFTCbehnam
on holding today’s meeting on the threat of climate change to the American economy.
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I look forward to speaking at the Financial Markets Quality Conference at Georgetown University's McDonough’s Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy on October 14.
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It was a pleasure to welcome
@ESMAComms
Vice Chair Erik Thedéen to the
@CFTC
for a discussion on major issues facing our respective regulatory oversight and markets.
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I will be testifying tomorrow in front of the House Committee on Agriculture on the issues related to
#digitalcommodityassets
. Watch the hearing here:
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Today marks the end of LIBOR, which should not go unnoticed.
@CFTC
played a major role in in how the global regulatory community came together to eliminate a rate that had little oversight and was subject to manipulation. A short thread:
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Saddened to hear of the passing of one of the first CFTC commissioners, John V. Rainbolt. He helped craft the legislation that created the
@CFTC
, and as a commissioner helped to define it's mission. It's a pleasure and a responsibility to carry on his mission.
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Excited to kick off this important first step of seeking nominations and convening a diverse group of experts to examine and report on climate change related financial market risk!
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Thank you to
@Aarondklein
and
@BrookingsEcon
for a good discussion on the
#futureofcrypto
and regulatory oversight of digital commodity assets.
#ICYMI
: Full video now available from this week's
#FutureofCrypto
event w/ keynote + Q&A w/
@CFTC
Chair
@CFTCbehnam
, plus a panel w/
@AaronDKlein
,
@ProfHilaryAllen
,
@MichaelPiwowar
,
@MarkWetjen
Watch:
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Pleased to announce the members of the newly formed
@CFTC
Climate-Related Market Risk Subcommittee. The committee will now begin its critically important work and report back to
@CFTC
#climaterisk
#marketrisk
#cftcMRAC
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Great to host
@Georgetown
@GUFinPolicy
students for an engaging discussion on the commodity and crypto markets.
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I was proud today to represent the hardworking and talented
@CFTC
staff as we announced a record enforcement action against Binance. Read about it here: and my statement:
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I thank
@ScottOMalia
and
@ISDA
for hosting me on their podcast to talk about
@CFTC
priorities.
#derivatives
#climate
#crypto
#greenwashing
. listen here:
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Mike Gill was a dedicated public servant, friend, and devoted husband and father. The
@CFTC
mourns the loss of our friend and colleague. We wish the best for his family during this difficult time. Our statement:
The CFTC Community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former Chief of Staff Michael “Mike” Gill:
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Convened the
@CFTC
Market Risk Advisory Committee today. Discussed a range of critical market risk issues including announcement of LIBOR reform subcommittee; clearinghouse risk and governance; and vendor risk management. Lot of work to do in 2019!
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Thank you
@ISDA
and
@SIFMA
AMG for hosting me this morning at
@ISDAConferences
regarding critical benchmark reform.
ISDA and
@SIFMA
AMG are delighted to welcome
@CFTC
commissioner Rostin Behnam
@CFTCbehnam
as our first keynote speaker at the Benchmark Strategies Forum in NY
@ISDAConferences
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Today, I testified on proposed regulation of
#digitslcommoditysssets
in front of the House Agriculture Committee. Read my testimony here:
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I will be giving remarks today with Attorney General Garland, Treasury Secretary Yellen and DAG Monaco announcing major crypto currency enforcement actions today at 3:00 p.m. EST. The event will be livestreamed at .
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Thanks to
@FIAconnect
for hosting another great
#FIABoca
. Really enjoyed participating on a great panel discussion about the impact of ESG investing on listed derivatives, and what positive role
@CFTC
and I can play to develop critically important issues to our global industry.
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Thanks to all the MRAC members for updates today
@CFTC
on their important work regarding climate related financial market risk, CCPs, market structure, and LIBOR transition.
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ICYMI, here is a link my interview yesterday on
@CNBC
@SquawkCNBC
where we discussed regulation of
#digitalassets
and
#digitalcommodityassets
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Wrapped up a great week across the northwest in
@Ellensburg_WA
. Thank you to
@RepKimSchrier
for convening local producers, experts and
@WSDAgov
at Windy N Ranch to discuss the diversity of WA agricultural, and the risks producers are facing in today’s market
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Great piece from
@pattersonscott
in the
@WSJ
about Bob Litterman and the decades of expertise he brings as Chairman of the
@CFTC
Climate Risk Subcommittee
Bob Litterman was a legendary quant who managed billions at Goldman Sachs. His new challenge: global warming
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Very excited to discuss
#sustainablefinance
and energy transition tomorrow with
@blackrock
@SocieteGenerale
and
@BMO
at
@UNEP_FI
#GRT2020
We are shaping a transition beyond
#FossilFuels
at
#GRT2020
with Andre Bertolotti
@blackrock
,
@CFTCbehnam
@CFTC
, Karl Pettersen
@SocieteGenerale
&
@JHackett_TO
@BMO
. Join us 13-14 October for the
#sustainablefinance
event of the year. Register today!
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Today I spoke to the American Bar Association Derivatives and Futures Law meeting on diversity at the CFTC and the industry and our upcoming agenda. Read the text of my remarks here:
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Looking forward to speaking today at the
@ICE_Markets
Climate & Capital Conference with
@VinceMolinari
and
@FintechTvGlobal
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Thanks to Arizona Grain and
@NGFA
for hosting yesterday in Casa Grande. That’s a lot of cotton!
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Today, I am proud to welcome veteran prosecutor Ian McGinley as the new
@CFTC
Enforcement Director. He will supplement the dedicated and talented career enforcement professionals who work tirelessly to protect the markets and hold wrongdoers accountable.
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Looking forward to convening the
@cftc
Market Risk Advisory Committee on June 12th to discuss impact of
#climatechange
on financial market risk.
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Thank you
@CIRBdc
for hosting me this morning at
#CIRBAM2020
to discuss important risk management challenges related to financial markets
#cropinsurance
and
#ClimateChange
.
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My remarks before today’s SOFR Symposium, hosted by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee
@NewYorkFed
@federalreserve
#SOFRFirst
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I will be offering testimony next Wednesday at the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry on digital asset commodities. Watch and follow here:
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I will be attending the
@IOSCOPress
annual meeting this week. I look forward to continued collaboration between regulators as we tackle major issues to protect consumers and keep markets safe, competitive and transparent.
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Tune in to see
@CFTC
DMO Director Vince McGonagle testify on the regulation of digital assets before a House Committee on Agriculture subcommittee. .
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Thank you to members of
@EP_Economics
and
@EPWashingtonDC
for coming to the
@CFTC
to discuss important cross-border topics facing the American and European markets.
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Thank you to our law enforcement partners at
@TheJusticeDept
@SDNYnews
@FBI
@USAO_CT
@USPISpressroom
for their work in making this happen.
ENFORCEMENT NEWS: CFTC Orders Glencore to Pay $1.186 Billion for Manipulation and Corruption.
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Today,
@CFTC
will hold an open meeting to consider proposed rules on cyber resilience and member funds and to consider Bitnomial’s application. Watch live at .
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Congratulations
@cftcmersinger
on your nomination. I look forward to building on our strong relationship. The Commission benefits greatly from your experience and commitment to strong and fair markets.
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Thanks to
@WaltFIA
and
@FIAconnect
for the opportunity to speak at the annual Law & Compliance conference this morning. 40th anniversary of this great conference discussing important legal and compliance issues facing derivatives industry.
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A decade after the crisis, our vigilance must not wane
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As sponsor of the MRAC, I am looking forward to leading an engaging discussion on self-certification of new products like bitcoin futures with our members and guests.
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An important step towards benchmark transition. Thanks to the hard work of the MRAC’s subcommittee.
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Looking forward to being back in North Jersey to talk crypto, finreg and consumer protection with
@RepJoshG
EVENT:
@CFTCbehnam
will join N.J. Congressman Josh Gottheimer and bring together financial services leaders to discuss the future of fintech, crypto, stablecoin and investor protection. Get the details:
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Very fortunate to have 3 superb professionals join my staff.
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I look forward to testifying next week in front of the House Agriculture Committee to discuss the CFTC's agenda, enforcement program and challenges facing the agency. My testimony will be posted on the committee's website and
@CFTC
.
Next week, the committee will hear testimony from
@CFTC
Chair
@CFTCbehnam
. You can tune in to the hearing live here:
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Happening now:
@CFTC
Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting. I’m committed to making sure the futures market works for the Ag economy. Tune in now at .
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Today,
@CFTC
issued an important alert asking the public to identify and report potential Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) violations connected to fraud or manipulation in the carbon markets.
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Today,
@CFTC
removes the requirement to clear interest rate swaps referencing LIBOR and certain other interbank offered rates and replaces them with requirements to clear interest rate swaps referencing overnight, nearly risk-free reference rates. More at
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Looking forward to participating in Monday’s important discussion about
#climate
risk with Bob Litterman,
@MindyLubber
and
@veenaramani15
. Thank you
@CeresNews
Join
@CFTC
’s Rostin Behnam + Bob Litterman and Ceres’
@MindyLubber
+
@veenaramani15
to dig into a groundbreaking new report that recommends financial regulators incorporate climate-related risk into their mandates:
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Looking forward to an important MRAC discussion next week on CCP risk & governance, market structure,
#libor
transition,
#climate
risk, and
#DiversityandInclusion
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I will be speaking
@ISDA
Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 11. My remarks will be posted at
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Thanks
@ISDA
and
@ScottOMalia
for the opportunity to discuss important global derivatives markets issues at
#isdaagm
in Hong Kong.
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Thank you
@CFTCpham
!
Congrats
@CFTCbehnam
! The
#CFTC
continues its important role in international leadership to ensure market integrity 🌐
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Today I spoke about the
@CFTC
's agenda for this year and what to expect from the commission this year. Check it out at .
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Look forward to discussing
#climate
risk and the new
@cftc
advisory committee report tomorrow
@BPC_Bipartisan
.
This is an important new assessment of climate risks to financial markets from the CFTC.
Tomorrow morning,
@BPC_Bipartisan
will explore the implications with
@SenWhitehouse
,
@CFTCbehnam
& Bob Litterman. Sign up to join us:
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Looking forward to speaking tomorrow (May 3) at the Medici Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
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Great to kick off day 1 of a 5 day trip by visiting upstate NY with
@dfamilk
,
@FarmerCoop
and
@GrtLakesCheese
discussing the importance of
@CFTC
regulated markets to manage risk for agricultural commodities and to help the overall agriculture economy.
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I look forward to addressing the Commodity Markets Council's State of the Industry conference today. Text of my remarks will be available at
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Today, I was honored to appoint these dedicated public servants to important positions
@CFTC
.
NEWS: CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam Appoints Initial CFTC Leadership. Read the latest:
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I thank the American Bar Association, Derivatives and Futures Law Committee, for their invitation to speak at their annual conference. 👇is my remarks where I speak about crypto, AI and other issues facing
@CFTC
this year.
Keynote of
@CFTCbehnam
at the ABA Business Law Section Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Winter Meeting:
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