The Crypto Cop Is Getting a High-Tech Partner: Nasdaq

The US derivatives regulator is going high-tech in its mission to police crypto. The CFTC is tapping Nasdaq’s advanced surveillance system to help spot fraud and manipulation across digital asset markets.

This supercharges the CFTC’s oversight capabilities just as it’s positioning itself to become the primary crypto cop. The new tech provides automated, real-time alerts—a necessary upgrade for the fast-moving crypto world.

Congress is considering bills that would significantly expand the CFTC’s crypto authority. But there’s a catch: the agency is also facing a potential brain drain, with four commissioners expected to depart soon.

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