CFTC Adopts Nasdaq Tool to Hunt Insider Trading in Crypto
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By integrating Nasdaq's surveillance algorithms, the CFTC is deputizing a Wall Street veteran to police the digital frontier, aiming to bring traditional market integrity to the historically unregulated crypto space.
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a major upgrade to its market oversight systems, adopting Nasdaq’s advanced Market Surveillance platform to better detect fraud, insider trading, and manipulation across derivatives and digital asset markets.
The system went live on August 27, 2025, under the leadership of Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, and replaces the CFTC’s legacy 1990s-era monitoring infrastructure.
CFTC to Become a ‘21st Century Regulator’ With Nasdaq Market Surveillance.
The upgrade arrives at a pivotal moment for U.S. regulators as Congress weighs the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which could expand the CFTC’s jurisdiction over spot digital asset markets.
In announcing the launch, Pham said the technology marks a major step toward turning the CFTC into a “21st century regulator.”
“As our markets continue to evolve and integrate new technology, it’s critical that the CFTC stays ahead of the curve,” Pham said.
Pham added that “Nasdaq Market Surveillance will, for the first time, provide the CFTC with automated alerts and cross-market analytics that will better protect our markets from fraud, manipulation and abuse. This will allow our staff to identify unusual or disruptive trading activity more efficiently and take action more quickly.”
The move comes as the CFTC faces mounting pressure to strengthen its oversight of the fast-growing digital asset sector.
The agency, traditionally responsible for derivatives tied to commodities, currencies, and fixed income, has taken on a larger role in policing crypto markets amid efforts in Washington to close regulatory gaps.
A recent White House report urged Congress to grant the CFTC explicit authority over spot markets for non-security digital assets, underscoring the need for modern surveillance tools.
Notaby, Nasdaq Market Surveillance is already deployed by more than 50 exchanges and 20 international regulators, making it the most widely used surveillance technology in global markets.
The platform provides regulators with integrated monitoring across asset classes, real-time data analysis, and automated alerts capable of flagging potential insider trading, wash trading, and other market abuses.
Its scalable architecture enables regulators to handle periods of extreme volatility, while access to detailed order book data allows for granular trade-by-trade scrutiny.
Tal Cohen, President at Nasdaq, said the partnership with the CFTC shows the importance of advanced monitoring tools in a rapidly evolving market.
“Today’s financial markets demand surveillance technology that can adapt to rapid regulatory evolution and emerging asset classes,” he said. “We’re proud to partner with the CFTC and support their mission to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of U.S. derivatives markets.”
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