US Crypto & Public Policy Watch: CFTC Official - Crypto Exchanges Should Not Be Allowed To Self-Certify Products

Congress needs to pass legislation that fully protects customers and the integrity of financial markets, and crypto asset exchanges should not have the ability to self-certify their products, Commodity Futures and Exchanges Commissioner Christy Romero said in a speech this week.

“Given the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency by retail customers, I support Congress enacting a comprehensive statutory framework throughout the federal…