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Star Spangled Gamblers
Tucker Carlson After Fox News

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 50:05


Part 1: Fred Norris (@PIsFredNorris) declares victory in his side bet with Zoltar (@zoltarssg) on how ratings at Fox News would fare following Tucker Carlson's departure. Part 2: Coalition for Political Forecasting Research Director Mick Bransfield (@mickbransfield) and Pratik Chougule (@pjchougule) discuss the merits of CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam's opposition to election event contracts. Timestamps 0:00: Pratik introduces Tucker Carlson segment 2:02: Behnam's announcement on event contracts rulemaking 11:36: Tucker Carlson segment begins 11:48: Fred Norris recaps bet with Zoltar 19:30: Fox News ratings after Tucker Carlson 25:21: Tucker Carlson's decline 29:17: Tucker Carlson segment ends 29:32: Behnam segment begins 34:53: What legal prediction markets would look like 38:05: Behnam vs. Kalshi 38:26: Proprietary technology 41:31: Kalshi's view 41:48: Why Kalshi's view is at odds with Behnam 42:05: State law 42:22: Behnam's view on prediction markets 43:55: CFTC jurisdiction 46:09: Chougule's view on political betting 46:37: Chougule's critique of Kalshi 47:19: Chougule's view on Behnam's perspective 47:39: Benefits of status quo 49:23: Repealing state law "Anderson Cooper out as CNN anchor in 2024?" Trade on Polymarket.com, the world's largest prediction market. https://polymarket.com/event/anderson-cooper-out-as-cnn-anchor-in-2024/anderson-cooper-out-as-cnn-anchor-in-2024?tid=1734481400982 Follow Star Spangled Gamblers on Twitter @ssgamblers Coalition for Political Forecasting https://coalitionforpoliticalforecasting.org/

Star Spangled Gamblers
Kalshi v. CFTC: Update and Legal Issues

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 43:25


Pratik Chougule and Mick Bransfield discuss why the courts are allowing Kalshi to offer election markets for now, and provide an update on the litigation between Kalshi and the CFTC. Timestamps  0:00: Introduction begins 0:20: 2024 elections and prediction markets 0:31: Victory for Polymarket 1:53: Kalshi legal case 7:09: Interview with Bransfield begins 7:28: Bransfield joins Coalition for Political Forecasting 8:06: District court case 10:37: Gaming 15:45: Jia Cobb's ruling 18:17: DC Circuit appeal 18:30: DC Circuit court judges 30:43: Perception of harm from election contracts 33:07: Foreign prediction markets 35:27: Behnam comments on UK betting scandal 36:33: Kid Rock manipulation anecdote 38:33: Manipulation in prediction markets Follow Star Spangled Gamblers on Twitter @ssgamblers Trade on Polymarket.com, the world's largest prediction market. Sign up for the Forecasting Meetup Network: https://forecastingmeetupnetwork.kit.com/eb6374e5e8

Tech Path Podcast
Crypto Election Race️‍

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 33:29


A $160 million political spending spree by cryptocurrency firms and executives is poised to usher in a new, bipartisan army of industry-friendly lawmakers across the House and Senate.Guest: Kristin Smith CEO of Blockchain AssociationBlockchain Association Website ➜ https://theblockchainassociation.org/00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase01:10 How many House/Senators are we trying to flip?03:15 Crypto interests spending on elections06:25 Trump vs Harris on crypto09:30 What is driving Warren's anti-crypto stance?12:07 Will either President actually speak at the Policy Summit?13:00 FINRA on New Investor demographics16:25 Will not firing Gensler directly lead to Kamala losing election?19:07 Sean Casten at last years Policy Summit23:00 BRICS fast tracks Stablecoin legislation (Bill Haggerty)25:45 Why hasn't NYDFS approved $RLUSD yet?28:00 Does Blockchain Association support Polymarket?30:15 Rostin Behnam admits defeat on polymarket32:09 Stand with Crypto32:35 Outro#bitcoin #crypto #XRP~Crypto Election Race️‍

Bloomberg Talks
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam Talks Cryptocurrencies, AI

Bloomberg Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 10:57 Transcription Available


CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam discusses firms role in regulating cryptocurrency markets and preventing market manipulation. He also discussed utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance market surveillance and protect market integrity. He spoke to Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Stephen Carrol at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Star Spangled Gamblers
How to Comment on the CFTC's Event Contracts Proposal

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 42:28


Part I: Pratik Chougule offers his thoughts on what to say in comments to the CFTC on its event contracts proposal. Part II: Mick Bransfield discusses the federal judge who will decide the lawsuit between Kalshi and the CFTC Timestamps 1:40: How to submit a comment to the CFTC 2:57: How to watch the CFTC Open Meeting on YouTube 3:43: What to write to the CFTC 5:38: The CFTC's goal with its event contracts proposal 7:39: What kind of comments will move the needle 12:36: Questions about enforcement in the proposal 13:44: Political betting moving offshore 15:17: Delaying the rule 17:23: Need for a balancing test 22:36: Interview with Bransfield begins 28:31: Jia Cobb 34:32: Ignorance about prediction markets 38:36: Gambling references on Kalshi's website CFTC Proposal on Event Contracts: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8907-24 SUPPORT US: Patreon: www.patreon.com/starspangledgamblers FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Twitter: www.twitter.com/ssgamblers VISIT OUR WEBPAGE: www.starspangledgamblers.com Trade on Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, at polymarket.com

Star Spangled Gamblers
CFTC Cracks Down on Election Contracts

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 49:36


The CFTC has proposed a new rule that would restrict betting on election markets. Pratik Chougule and Mick Bransfield do a deep dive into the CFTC's deliberations. Timestamps 0:00: Introduction 6:11: Interview with Bransfield begins 8:50: CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam is spending political capital on the issue 10:14: What is rulemaking? 11:24: Behnam's statement 11:48: Concerns about CFTC staff time on election contracts 14:25: Conflict of interest accusations against Kristin Johnson 17:34: Senator Tommy Tuberville's involvement 20:02: Goldsmith-Romero's views 25:13: Mersinger's dissent 27:38: Pham's dissent 31:10: Discord at the CFTC 32:01: Questions about CFTC enforcement 35:41: CFTC's power and resources 37:58: Behnam's political ambition 41:06: Pratik's critique of Mersinger's dissent 45:12: Pratik's impressions from attending CFTC meeting in person Trade on Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, at polymarket.com Attend Manifest, a festival celebrating predictions, markets, and mechanisms, hosted by Manifold Markets. June 7-9 at Lighthaven Campus, Berkeley, CA. Tickets are available at https://www.manifest.is/#tickets. Use the discount code SSG10 to get 10% of the ticket price.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
The True Cost of Billionaire Philanthropy

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 59:50


Ralph welcomes back Chuck Collins, heir to the Hormel fortune and cofounder of Patriotic Millionaires to discuss his latest report “The True Cost of Billionaire Philanthropy” which asks the question, “Would society be better off if billionaires just kept their money and paid their fair share of taxes?” Plus, we speak briefly about the situation in Gaza with Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace and Francesco DeSantis keeps us up to date with the latest news with his segment “In Case You Haven't Heard.”Chuck Collins directs the Charity Reform Initiative at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he also co-edits Inequality.org.  Mr. Collins co-founded the Patriotic Millionaires and United for a Fair Economy, and he is the author of Born on Third Base and The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions.Here's our analysis: for every dollar that Elon Musk or Bill Gates - some of these billionaires - give, the rest of us chip in 74 cents in lost tax revenue. And that's at the federal level... So, these are our tax dollars at work. And yet they're completely unaccountable in terms of where the money goes.Chuck CollinsThe financial industry, the wealth advisors—I call them the wealth defense industry—the tax attorneys and accountants. They have started to capture corners of what we think of as philanthropy with the same kind of worldview—capital preservation, tax minimization, passing on as much wealth to the next generation. So, you see ultra-wealthy people creating family foundations. And the most important thing to realize is this is taxpayer-subsidized private power.Chuck CollinsWe need to change the laws governing philanthropy. The framework that we are living with now is from 1969, which was a zenith of relative equality in the United States. We wouldn't have necessarily known that 50 years later we would be living in an oligarchy where billionaires would use their charity as an extension of their influence and power as aggressively as they are now.Chuck Collins[Shareholder resolutions are] a good way to shine some light on the murky, narcissistic, self-enriching practices of these executives who often do so at the expense of their own companies in a conflict of interest. It would be good if this discussion sparked something like that… It's not a structural reform of our political economy, to be sure. But it does alleviate some of the poverty, some of the health care necessities, the housing necessities in the areas where these corporations operate.Ralph NaderLara Friedman is the President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace. She is a leading authority on the Middle East, with particular expertise on U.S. foreign policy in the region, on Israel/Palestine, and on the way Middle East and Israel/Palestine-related issues play out in Congress and in U.S. domestic politics, Ms. Friedman is a former officer in the U.S. Foreign Service, with diplomatic postings in Jerusalem, Washington, Tunis and Beirut. She also served previously as the Director of Policy and Government Relations at Americans for Peace Now.In Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. The AP reports Hamas has released a third group of hostages – including 14 Israelis and the first American hostage – as part of a four-day truce with Israel. In return, Israel has released 39 Palestinian prisoners. The Biden administration has expressed that their goal is to extend the ceasefire as long as possible. This about-face in administration policy is a testament to the power of the sustained protest and public pressure campaigns in favor of a ceasefire. However, this truce is scheduled to expire at the end of this week.2. Going further, Vermont Senator Peter Welch has called for an “indefinite ceasefire,” following the horrific shooting of three Palestinian-American students in Burlington, Vermont. Senator Welch writes “The ceasefire must be extended...to stop the bombing and prevent further loss of civilian life. The United States cannot condone a resumption of the bombing when it causes death and injury to so many civilians.” It is noteworthy that the other Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, still refuses to call for a ceasefire.3. The Nation has published a piece on the genocide in Gaza that was pulled from the Harvard Law Review at the last moment. The opening lines of this article read “Genocide is a crime. It is a legal framework. It is unfolding in Gaza. And yet, the inertia of legal academia, especially in the United States, has been chilling. Clearly it is much easier to dissect the case law rather than navigate the reality of death. It is much easier to consider genocide in the past tense rather than contend with it in the present. Legal scholars tend to sharpen their pens after the smell of death has dissipated and moral clarity is no longer urgent.”4. The Intercept's Ryan Grim has shared an excerpt from his new book The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution in which he seeks to explain Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman's intransigent stance in favor of Israel. Essentially, Grim argues that Fetterman made a deal with AIPAC and the Democratic Majority For Israel, with Fetterman pledging opposition to the BDS movement and support for unconditional military aid to Israel, and in exchange, “DMFI and AIPAC stayed out of his race.”5. Independent journalist Séamus Malekafzali reports “A member of Germany's ruling coalition from the Greens wants all German media to sign a pledge to support Israel and its ‘right to exist', similar to how Axel Springer's media organizations (like Politico) do.” To learn more about POLITICO's new ultra-Zionist German ownership, check out the first issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen.6. The Prospect is out with a blockbuster article on the first major anti-trust case in 25 years, U.S. v. Google. This piece traces how what was once billed as the “Trial of the Century” became “the Secret Trial,” and stresses the testimony of Al-Amyn Sumar, legal counsel for the New York Times who “listed the factors that separated this case from any other his legal team had seen before… [including] numerous closed-door proceedings, withholding of public evidence, and extensive confidentiality claims by companies (not just Google, but secondary parties to the case like Microsoft and Apple) that were granted all too liberally by the judge. [Sumar noted] Even access to trial transcripts were scant, trickling out weeks after examinations.” Sumar capped this off by saying “this simply can't be the best way to go about the legal process.”7. The Prospect also reports the Biden-appointed chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Rostin Behnam, is attempting to implement a Trump-era rule that would “roll back Dodd-Frank protections for swap trades, a major class of derivatives that led directly to the 2008 financial crisis, by relaxing margin requirements for certain categories of investment funds.” Several Democrats are coming out in opposition to this move. A letter from Senator Sherrod Brown decries this as “a step in the wrong direction… [which would] undermine the goals of Dodd-Frank.”8. A third story from the Prospect focuses on deceptive Medicare Advantage plans, and specifically how they have been able to legally circumvent ACA protections covering pre-existing conditions. Put simply, if one enrolls in a Medicare Advantage program before age 65, then wishes to transition to traditional Medicare, they can be forced to undergo “underwriting” or medical health screening. As of now, only four states – New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine – prevent Medigap, the Medicare supplemental insurance that covers the 20 percent of medical expenses not covered by Medicare, from underwriting Medicare Advantage patients attempting to switch back to traditional Medicare. As the article explains “The millions of Americans not living in those states are trapped in Medicare Advantage, because Medigap plans are legally able to deny them insurance coverage.” Yet another instance of the pernicious influence of Medicare Advantage on the health of American seniors.9. The Tuscon Sentinel has published a story which exemplifies the folly of the so-called school choice movement. Last year, Arizona became the first state to offer all families in the state public dollars to spend at private educational institutions. In response, nearly all private schools raised their tuition rates. As the article notes, “Critics…cite the tuition increases as evidence of what they've warned about for years: Universal school choice, rather than giving students living in poverty an opportunity to attend higher-quality schools, would largely serve as a subsidy for the affluent.”10. Finally, radical and cartoonish right-wing Libertarian Javier Milei has won the presidential election in Argentina. According to the AP, Milei has vowed to implement his signature “Chainsaw Plan” for “wholesale reform of the state to slash public spending, scrap half the government's ministries, sell state-owned companies and eliminate the central bank.” It remains to be seen how far Milei will go with this program, but signs point to turbulent times ahead in Argentina.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Star Spangled Gamblers
Will Trump Show Up to Any Debate This Year?

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 46:11


Intro: Pratik's thoughts on the first Republican presidential debate Part I: Pratik interviews PlayUSA columnist Steve Friess about his reporting on why political prediction markets missed the 2022 Senate races, and why the policymaking community is skeptical of political gambling. Part II: Jonathan Zubkoff (Zubby Badger) discusses the circumstances in which Trump will attend a Republican debate   Timestamps 0:12: Pratik introduces the interview with Steve Friess 1:37: Pratik introduces segment with Zubby Badger on whether Trump will attend a debate 2:59: Political betting insights from the first Republican debate 10:32: Friess's interest in political gambling 13:55: Why betting markets missed the 2022 midterms 21:05: Policymaking community's skepticism of political gambling 39:17: Factors in whether Trump will show up to a Republican debate

Inside the ICE House
Episode 373: CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam on Keeping US Markets “the Safest and Best”

Inside the ICE House

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 59:53


Rostin Behnam, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair, is responsible for the commodities markets overseeing everything from corn to crude to coffee to crypto. He joins the podcast to talk about the complexity of regulating the diverse markets that touch across all of ICE's business lines. Serving such a diverse array of products also means the CFTC is answerable to Wall Street firms, Washington, and every rancher and farmer in the country. Rostin oversees that robust regulatory agenda with the singular focus on helping the economy grow by providing critical risk management, price discovery and market integrity to commercial companies world-wide. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Star Spangled Gamblers
PredictIt's Big Win at the Fifth Circuit

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 37:59


Mick Bransfield and Pratik Chougule do a deep dive into the Fifth Circuit's decision to grant PredictIt a preliminary injunction and what it means for traders as well as the broader political betting community. Bransfield and Chougule also speculate on why PredictIt still isn't rolling out new markets. 4:53: Summary of Fifth Circuit ruling 14:51: CFTC attorneys and their legal strategy against PredictIt 27:19: PredictIt hiring for a DCM 31:21: New markets at PredictIt? 34:20: SSG website down    

Squawk Pod
The U.S., Downgraded, the CFTC Mining for Crypto Clarity, & All-You-Can-Fly at Frontier 8/02/23

Squawk Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 30:43


Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States' long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. CNBC DC correspondent Emily Wilkins explains the downgrade and what it means for America's standing in the global markets. Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four federal felony charges centering around his alleged efforts to discount legitimate votes and discredit the 2020 election. CNBC Eamon Javers explains the criminal charges, the historical significance and the next steps for American democracy. Chair of the CFTC Rostin Behnam discusses his effort to find clarity for crypto regulation and ultimately crack down on fraud while allowing legitimate enterprises to continue to innovate. Plus, Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle joins CNBC's Phil LeBeau to discuss his company's economics and Frontier's all-you-can-fly passes available on a monthly, seasonal, and annual basis for a flat fee.  In this episode:Rostin Behnam, @CFTCbehnamBarry Biffle, @FlyFrontierEmily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsEamon Javers, @EamonJaversPhil LeBeau,@LebeaucarnewsAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Star Spangled Gamblers
CFTC as "Election Cop"; Side bets on DeSantis county wins; Kalshi's role in "killing" PredictIt/Polymarket; mailbag on Kalshi's debt ceiling market

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 44:38


Part I (3:46): Adrian Smith responds to CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam's concerns that election markets could turn the CFTC into an "election cop."  Part II (27:01): Iabvek and Pratik side bet on whether Ron DeSantis will even win one county in the Republican primaries Part III (36:37): Mick Bransfield discusses whether Kalshi "killed" PredictIt and/or Polymarket and how the FOIA process works at the CFTC Part IV (40:53): Mailbag on Kalshi's recent debt ceiling market

Star Spangled Gamblers
Another CFTC Review of Kalshi's Election Markets

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 62:38


Mick Bransfield and Pratik Chougule do a deep dive into Kalshi's latest attempt at the CFTC to offer election markets.   StarSpangledGamblers.com Twitter: @ssgamblers

Odd Lots
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam on the Fight to Regulate Crypto

Odd Lots

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 47:54


We're still in the middle of a "crypto winter" with the price of coins well off their highs from back in 2021. But debates over how to regulate them are heating up, with significant disagreements among US politicians and agency chiefs. At the recent ISDA Annual General Meeting, we sat down with CFTC Chief Rostin Behnam to talk about his view on crypto rules and more. Among the things we discussed are what constitutes a security or a commodity, market structure questions, new types of betting markets, and other matters currently facing the CFTC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Spangled Gamblers
How to Bet on the Trump Indictment Fallout + Julie Su's confirmation problems

Star Spangled Gamblers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 52:08


— Jason Pipkin on how to bet on the fallout from Trump's New York indictment — Zubby Badger on the future of Kalshi, why Julie Su's nomination for Secretary of Labor is in trouble, and how to make money from confirmation markets. — Gaeten Dugas and Zoltar wrap up Golden Modelos coverage with an award for 2022 Trader of the Year 

Tech Path Podcast
1012. Ethereum Declared A Commodity!

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 41:13


The chairman of the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a firm stance against the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s subtle power creep over the digital asset market. Rostin Behnam told the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday that Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency next to Bitcoin, is a commodity.Guest: James A. Murphy - Founder/PrincipalMetaLawMan ➜ https://www.metalawman.io/Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/MetaLawMan~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~Chart Prime website ➜ https://bit.ly/3lZvR7M50% OFF! Crypto Power Index CPI & Mastermind Group - FLASH SALE ENDS March 12th! - USE CODE "23SPRING50" ➜ https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/store

The Bitboy Crypto Podcast
FUTURE for Bitcoin Regulation (Will VCs Buy Cardano?)

The Bitboy Crypto Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 7:06


In your nightly crypto news wrap-up, we bring you the top crypto stories. CFTC Chair, Rostin Behnam, weighs in on crypto regulation, Cardano celebrates their 5th Birthday and Charles Hoskinson shares his views on Venture Capitalist and CBDCs.

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk
THE HASH: The Merge Opens a New Era for the Ethereum Blockchain; Crypto Regulation Turf War

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 28:32


The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2022."The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories, including the Ethereum Merge that transitioned the world's second largest blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and the CFTC chairman's testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee, in which Rostin Behnam said the agency is the “right regulator” to oversee digital assets trading. See also: The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?Meet 8 Ethereum Developers Who Helped Make the Merge PossibleCFTC Already Preparing to Be Crypto Watchdog, Behnam Tells US Senators-I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter's mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code HASH20 for 20% off the General Pass. Register now: coindesk.com/ideas-This episode has been edited by Nia Freeman and Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economist Podcasts
Money Talks: How should crypto be regulated?

Economist Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 41:15


The crypto winter has left many investors out in the cold. People have lost money as lending platforms have gone bust and complex stablecoin systems have unravelled. The push for better guardrails to be put in place has accelerated. But how do you protect consumers without stifling innovation?This week hosts Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird and Soumaya Keynes hear from Senator Cynthia Lummis, co-author of a bill that would split oversight of crypto in the US between existing agencies. They then speak to the head of one of those agencies, Rostin Behnam from the CFTC, about the role it can play. And our editor Kim Gittleson heads to an industry gathering in Paris, to find out how European crypto insiders are reacting to attempts to regulate them.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter dissecting the big themes in markets, business and the economy at economist.com/moneytalksFor full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Money talks from Economist Radio
Money Talks: How should crypto be regulated?

Money talks from Economist Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 41:15


The crypto winter has left many investors out in the cold. People have lost money as lending platforms have gone bust and complex stablecoin systems have unravelled. The push for better guardrails to be put in place has accelerated. But how do you protect consumers without stifling innovation?This week hosts Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird and Soumaya Keynes hear from Senator Cynthia Lummis, co-author of a bill that would split oversight of crypto in the US between existing agencies. They then speak to the head of one of those agencies, Rostin Behnam from the CFTC, about the role it can play. And our editor Kim Gittleson heads to an industry gathering in Paris, to find out how European crypto insiders are reacting to attempts to regulate them.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter dissecting the big themes in markets, business and the economy at economist.com/moneytalksFor full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Washington Post Live
Policymakers and experts discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation

Washington Post Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 83:58


Join Washington Post Live journalists Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tory Newmyer for a series of conversations with Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, and Tomicah Tillemann, global chief policy officer at Haun Ventures, about what oversight of digital assets should look like and their impact on the larger financial system and economy.

Teleforum
The Biden Administration's Enhanced Policies On Corporate Criminal and Regulatory Enforcement

Teleforum

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 46:07


Last fall, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced significant changes to Department of Justice policies on corporate criminal enforcement, including the use of monitors, review of prior misconduct, and cooperation. As Monaco stated, "This is a start -- and not the end -- of this administration's actions to better combat corporate crime." These changes and the Administration's formation of a Corporate Crime Advisory Group signal a shift in DOJ's commitment to ferreting out corporate crimes and more rigorous enforcement activities. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its own intention to conduct faster investigations, bring bigger cases, and to seek harsher penalties. In his first speech on enforcement, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler quoted the agency's first Chair, Joseph Kennedy, to summarize his own agenda: "The Commission will make war without quarter on any who sells securities by fraud or misrepresentation." Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has also requested that Congress expand the CFTC's enforcement powers and professed the agency's readiness to serve as the "primary cop on the beat" for cryptocurrency markets.Former DOJ prosecutor Luke Cass and Britt Biles, who held former senior legal roles at the SEC, the White House, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will explain these policy shifts and discuss the risks for corporate America under this new era, additional priority enforcement areas for the Administration, and what these new policies mean for the future of corporate compliance.Featuring:-- Luke Cass, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson-- Britt Biles, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson-- Moderator: Nicholas Marr, Assistant Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

The Swap
The CFTC's Priorities

The Swap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 44:54


The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has a full agenda, with climate change, crypto assets, benchmark reform and swap reporting requirements just a few of the issues on the to-do list. CFTC chair Rostin Behnam talks with ISDA about the commission's priorities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Daily Crypto Report
"Tron's Justin Sun Retires" December 17, 2021

Daily Crypto Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 2:39


Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,129 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,820 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $528 Yearn Finance up 32% Convex Finance up 15% Tron's Justin Sun is turning to crypto political activism. Binance.us hires Intel's compliance chief Sidney Majalya. The US Senate has confirmed a new CFTC chairperson — Rostin Behnam. Dune Analytics is raising funds at a billion dollar valuation.

Arcadia Economics
Industrial silver users are leaving the COMEX

Arcadia Economics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 5:56


Industrial #silver users are leaving the #COMEX As if the #Wall Street silver market didn't already have enough challenges to deal with, now the industrial silver users are beginning to leave the COMEX as well. To find out why, click to watch this important video now! - To see the letter Chris Marcus sent to CFTC Commissioner Rostin Benham asking him to explain his comments about the silver price being “tamped down” and controlled go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A-letter-to-CFTCs-Behnam-about-his-silver-comments-and-the-evidence-Ive-submitted.pdf To see the detailed evidence explaining how the silver price fell by 10% on February 2, 2021 (despite unprecedented records for silver demand on that very same day), that the CFTC has been sitting on for over 4 months while the crime continues to occur, go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To support legal action against the CFTC, and if you feel that CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam should explain why the futures market was able to “tamp down” a dangerous situation in the silver market, and why the agency acted to “control the price and volatility” click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market - To get Arcadia videos delivered straight to your inbox: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get your copy of #TheBigSilverShort click the link below: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BFL34T9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Audio: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershortaudio/ - To buy physical silver in a safe in convenient way, so that you know that you're actually getting what you paid for, and that it will be the verified silver that you requested, call or email our #preciousmetals sponsor #MilesFranklin, whose owner Andy Schectman has agreed to beat any online price for the Arcadia audience: Email: Arcadia@MilesFranklin.com Call: 833-326-GOLD (4653) - To sign the petition to ban #JPMorgan from trading in the #gold and silver #markets go to: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Click here to subscribe to Arcadia's Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2t1HKOj - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To support the show go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/supporttheshow/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Man Group: Perspectives Towards a Sustainable Future
CFTC Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam on Climate Risk in the US Financial System

Man Group: Perspectives Towards a Sustainable Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 41:26


What does climate risk represent to the US financial system? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Commissioner Rostin Behnam, Acting Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, about how the CFTC is thinking about climate risk, what those implications mean for derivatives markets and why well-developed carbon and carbon offset markets will support the transition to a net zero economy. To read the full transcript of this episode here. Commissioner Ross Behnam is Acting Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As sponsor of the CFTC's Market Risk Advisory Committee, Chairman Behnam led the development of the report, Managing Climate Risk in the US Financial System, published in September last year. Previously, he was a senior counsel to Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) at the Senate Agricultural Committee, focusing on p Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arcadia Economics
Alasdair Macleod: Will Basel III end paper gold & silver markets

Arcadia Economics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 60:11


#AlasdairMacleod: Will #BaselIII end paper gold & #silver markets All of the talk in the gold and silver markets continues to be around Basel III. Where there's the possibility that the banks are forced to reign in their unallocated paper gold and silver contracts. Which some think might be the spark to finally free the precious metals prices. Will that actually occur? To find out, Alasdair Macleod of Goldmoney.com joins me on the show to explain what's happening. So click to watch the video now! - To get access to Alasdair's research at Goldmoney.com go to: https://www.goldmoney.com/ - To find out more about today's sponsor Aurcana Silver go to: http://www.aurcana.com/ - To see the letter Chris Marcus sent to CFTC Commissioner Rostin Benham asking him to explain his comments about the silver price being “tamped down” and controlled go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A-letter-to-CFTCs-Behnam-about-his-silver-comments-and-the-evidence-Ive-submitted.pdf - To see the detailed evidence explaining how the silver price fell by 10% on February 2, 2021 (despite unprecedented records for silver demand on that very same day), that the CFTC has been sitting on for over 3 months, while the crime continues to occur, go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To support legal action against the CFTC, and if you feel that CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam should explain why the futures market was able to “tamp down” a dangerous situation in the silver market, and why the agency acted to “control the price and volatility” click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market - To get Arcadia videos delivered straight to your inbox: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get your copy of #TheBigSilverShort click the link below: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BFL34T9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Audio: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershortaudio/ - To buy physical silver in a safe in convenient way, so that you know that you're actually getting what you paid for, and that it will be the verified silver that you requested, call or email our #preciousmetals sponsor #MilesFranklin, whose owner Andy Schectman has agreed to beat any online price for the Arcadia audience: Email: Arcadia@MilesFranklin.com Call: 833-326-GOLD (4653) - To sign the petition to ban #JPMorgan from trading in the #gold and silver #markets go to: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Click here to subscribe to Arcadia's Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2t1HKOj - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To support the show go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/supporttheshow/ This video was sponsored by Aurcana Silver, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-aurcana-silver/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Arcadia Economics
U S Mint admits there's a “global silver shortage”

Arcadia Economics

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 42:00


#USMint admits there's a “global #silvershortage” For months the bullion banks tried to cover up how close they were to seeing their fractional reserve bullion scheme collapse in the beginning of February. During the #SilverSqueeze weekend. Yet now the US Mint is admitting that there actually is a “global silver shortage,” which makes you wonder if this scheme is getting close to the end of the road. To find out more, click to watch the video now! - To get your copy of #TheBigSilverShort click the link below: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BFL34T9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Audio: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershortaudio/ - To see the evidence of silver manipulation so you can send the letter for yourself to Maxine Waters or other representatives of the House or Senate financial committees go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To see the letter Chris Marcus sent to CFTC Commissioner Rostin Benham asking him to explain his comments about the silver price being “tamped down” and controlled go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A-letter-to-CFTCs-Behnam-about-his-silver-comments-and-the-evidence-Ive-submitted.pdf To see the detailed evidence explaining how the silver price fell by 10% on February 2, 2021 (despite unprecedented records for silver demand on that very same day), that the CFTC has been sitting on for over 2 months, while the crime continues to occur, go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To support legal action against the CFTC, and if you feel that CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam should explain why the futures market was able to “tamp down” a dangerous situation in the silver market, and why the agency acted to “control the price and volatility” click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market - To get Arcadia videos delivered straight to your inbox: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To buy physical silver in a safe in convenient way, so that you know that you're actually getting what you paid for, and that it will be the verified silver that you requested, call or email our #preciousmetals sponsor #MilesFranklin, whose owner Andy Schectman has agreed to beat any online price for the Arcadia audience: Email: Arcadia@MilesFranklin.com Call: 833-326-GOLD (4653) - To sign the petition to ban #JPMorgan from trading in the #gold and silver #markets go to: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Click here to subscribe to Arcadia's Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2t1HKOj - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To support the show go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/supporttheshow/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Arcadia Economics
Is it a good time to invest in gold mining stocks

Arcadia Economics

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 12:59


Is it a good time to invest in #gold mining stocks The gold price is lower than the $2,000 level it crossed last year. But where does that leave the #goldminingstocks? And is this a good time to invest? Jack Lundin of #BluestoneResources jobs me on the show to discuss! - To find out more about Bluestone Resources go to: https://bluestoneresources.ca/ - To see the letter Chris Marcus sent to CFTC Commissioner Rostin Benham asking him to explain his comments about the silver price being “tamped down” and controlled go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A-letter-to-CFTCs-Behnam-about-his-silver-comments-and-the-evidence-Ive-submitted.pdf To see the detailed evidence explaining how the silver price fell by 10% on February 2, 2021 (despite unprecedented records for silver demand on that very same day), that the CFTC has been sitting on for over 2 months, while the crime continues to occur, go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To support legal action against the CFTC, and if you feel that CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam should explain why the futures market was able to “tamp down” a dangerous situation in the silver market, and why the agency acted to “control the price and volatility” click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market - To get Arcadia videos delivered straight to your inbox: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get your copy of #TheBigSilverShort click the link below: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BFL34T9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Audio: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershortaudio/ - To buy physical silver in a safe in convenient way, so that you know that you're actually getting what you paid for, and that it will be the verified silver that you requested, call or email our #preciousmetals sponsor #MilesFranklin, whose owner Andy Schectman has agreed to beat any online price for the Arcadia audience: Email: arcadia@milesfranklin.com Call: 833-326-GOLD (4653) - To sign the petition to ban #JPMorgan from trading in the #gold and silver #markets go to: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Click here to subscribe to Arcadia's Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2t1HKOj - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To support the show go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/supporttheshow/ This video was sponsored by Bluestone Resources, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-bluestone-resources/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Arcadia Economics
Silver has odd (predictable?) reaction to labor report

Arcadia Economics

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 8:14


Silver has odd (predictable?) reaction to labor report The silver price had a bit of an unusual reaction to today's labor report miss. Yet for those who know the backstory, it may not have been as unexpected as it may seem. To find out more, click to watch the video now! - To find out more about the latest news from Silver Elephant go to: https://www.silverelef.com/silver-elephants-sunawayo-drills-87g-t-indium-7g-t-gallium-48g-t-silver-252g-t-ageq-over-9-meters-within-31-meters-grading-119-g-t-ageq/ - To see the letter to CFTC Commissioner Rostin Benham, with detailed evidence explaining how the silver price fell by 10% on February 2, 2021 (despite unprecedented records for silver demand on that very same day), that the CFTC has been sitting on for over 2 months, while the crime continues to occur, go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To support legal action against the CFTC, and if you feel that CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam should explain why the futures market was able to “tamp down” a dangerous situation in the silver market, and why the agency acted to “control the price and volatility” click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market - To get Arcadia videos delivered straight to your inbox: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get your copy of #TheBigSilverShort click the link below: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BFL34T9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Audio: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershortaudio/ - To buy physical silver in a safe in convenient way, so that you know that you're actually getting what you paid for, and that it will be the verified silver that you requested, call or email our #preciousmetals sponsor #MilesFranklin, whose owner Andy Schectman has agreed to beat any online price for the Arcadia audience: Email: Arcadia@MilesFranklin.com Call: 833-326-GOLD (4653) - To sign the petition to ban #JPMorgan from trading in the #gold and silver #markets go to: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Click here to subscribe to Arcadia's Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2t1HKOj - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To support the show go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/supporttheshow/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Arcadia Economics
Can silver supply keep up with investment demand after silver crosses $30

Arcadia Economics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 25:36


Can silver supply keep up with investment demand after silver crosses $30 To find out, click to watch the video now! To get more information about Honey Badger Silver go to: https://honeybadgersilver.com/ - To see the detailed evidence explaining how the silver price fell by 10% on February 2, 2021 (despite setting unprecedented records for demand on that very same day), that the CFTC has been sitting on for over 2 months while the crime continues to occur, go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - If you feel that CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam should explain why the futures market was able to “tamp down” a dangerous situation in the silver market, and why the agency acted to “control the price and volatility” click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market - To get Arcadia videos delivered straight to your inbox: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get your copy of #TheBigSilverShort click the link below: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BFL34T9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Audio: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershortaudio/ - To buy physical silver in a safe in convenient way, so that you know that you're actually getting what you paid for, and that it will be the verified silver that you requested, call or email our #preciousmetals sponsor #MilesFranklin, whose owner Andy Schectman has agreed to beat any online price for the Arcadia audience: Email: Arcadia@MilesFranklin.com Call: 833-326-GOLD (4653) - To sign the petition to ban #JPMorgan from trading in the #gold and silver #markets go to: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Click here to subscribe to Arcadia's Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2t1HKOj - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To support the show go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/supporttheshow/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

The FinReg Pod
The Impact of Climate Change on Financial Stability

The FinReg Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 46:07


Rostin Behnam, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner, and Sarah Bloom Raskin, former Deputy Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Board Governor, speak about the risks that climate change poses to the stability of our financial system. In the US, central bankers and financial regulators have been slow to adopt an understanding of the detrimental impacts of climate change, but Commissioner Behnam is attempting to change that. This episode is a fascinating conversation about a topic that is unfortunately only growing in prominence as we continue to see more and more severe weather events.   Want to contact the show? Email reiners@law.duke.edu   Interested in learning more about issues in financial regulation and policy? Check out the Global Financial Markets Center's blog: https://sites.duke.edu/thefinregblog/   You can learn more about the Global Financial Markets Center by visiting our website: https://law.duke.edu/globalfinancialmarkets/