A February 2026 report on the staffing cuts happening at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chicago enforcement office has led to the affected lawyers suggesting that criminals now have free rein, as there are “no cops on the beat.”.
The agency’s flagship Chicago office now has zero enforcement attorneys, according to a report. In the last year, monetary relief secured by the CFTC plunged by over 99.9% ... .
Consequently, this situation arrives at a pivotal moment when the Trump administration reportedly seeks to expand the CFTC’s regulatory mandate over cryptocurrencies and prediction markets, potentially creating a dangerous enforcement gap.
Federal ReserveGovernor Christopher Waller confirmed the central bank’s upcoming introduction of its “skinny master account” plan before year-end ... Waller urges individuals to prepare for the implementation of skinny master accounts.
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