Title: Are Cryptocurrency Exchanges Regulated?
Headings: Are Cryptocurrency Exchanges Regulated?
Are Cryptocurrency Exchanges Regulated?
Are cryptocurrency exchanges regulated?
Who regulates cryptocurrency exchanges?
Does Bitcoin report to the IRS?
Cryptocurrency regulations vary by state in the US

Content: They would be included in an alternate trading system. However, there has not been much progress. Article continues below advertisement
As reported by Reuters, the SEC is also concerned that investors assume that cryptocurrency exchanges are regulated by the SEC. Since the SEC doesn't regulate the cryptocurrency exchanges, the assumption could give investors a false sense of security. Source: istock
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) describes Bitcoin as a commodity under the Commodity Exchange Act. While the CFTC has limited jurisdiction over spot markets, it broadly regulates the derivatives markets, including futures in virtual currencies. The Chicago Board Options Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange offer futures linked to the price of Bitcoin. Therefore, the CFTC has much tighter authority in the derivates markets of cryptocurrencies that are considered to be commodities. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) does not consider cryptocurrency to be a legal tender.