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DeFi Not Beyond Regulatory Scope, CFTC Chair Declares
In a recent discussion on Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Rostin Behnam, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), underscored that decentralized crypto exchanges would be regulated, either by the CFTC or the Securities and Exchange Commission. This applies even if they're built on "self-effectuating" protocols that are merely code. Sip into the Future: Invest in Digital Wine with Bored Grapes
The era of wine futures has passed. Now, it's time to cultivate digital wine with the help of the startup, Bored Grapes! Thankfully for investors, the yields of their efforts can be exchanged for a tangible bottle of an exclusive libation crafted by skilled vintners. 
The open interest in bitcoin futures reached an annual high of $12 billion.
This indicates a notable increase in liquidity, which is a vital factor for the markets.
Also, trading volumes on decentralized exchanges hit all-time highs over the past 16 months. 
Master Margin Trading and Win a Course from Cryptology!
How to approach margin trading fearlessly? How is it distinct from spot and futures trading? What steps can you take to curtail risks when trading on margin? Get the answers to these and other questions at a meetup with Cryptology's CEO, Konstantin Kudo. 
Coinbase Launches International Exchange
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has launched an international exchange for institutional traders outside the US. The platform will allow users to trade perpetual futures, which accounted for almost 75% of global crypto trading volume in 2022. Six Steps to the Gallows: Binance Faces Potential Consequences
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fines and restrictions have become commonplace for cryptocurrency companies. It is important to note, however, that Binance's situation differs from the general trend. A different regulatory body, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is suing the company. 
The Stellar Development Foundation has announced that it joins an advisory committee of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Blockchain company Stellar will join representatives of traditional financial markets such as J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock and get a say in institutional-level issues.
SDF representatives noted that they will primarily focus on the use of Layer 1 protocols in government agencies and bank transfers in stablecoins. SEC, DOJ and CFTC investigate crypto platform FTX
The attention of US regulators is focused on the FTX crypto exchange. US regulators the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Justice (DoJ) are probing beleaguered crypto exchange FTX. 