The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is a US federal agency that regulates the derivatives markets, such as futures, options, and swaps. It was created in 1974 to protect market participants and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices. The CFTC oversees around 19,000 firms and 3,000 exchanges in the US. You can learn more about the CFTC, its mission, and its functions from its official website or other sources.