2023-12-5 16:20 |
The CFTC commissioner, in a year marked by an aggressive, sometimes arbitrary regulatory enforcement, stood out as an accommodator of innovation in the crypto sector. origin »
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The CFTC has accused Tennessee-based real estate business owners of running a fraudulent crypto scheme that allegedly swindled over 100 individuals out of more than $6 million. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) initiated a lawsuit against Michael and Amanda…
2023-7-26 20:11 | |
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The head of the CFTC, Rostin Behnam, recently spoke out against Binance and its leadership at a public-facing event held at Princeton University.
2023-4-15 21:30 | |
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Bitcoin has once again found its way above $28,000 despite the widespread uncertainty in the crypto market. This recent bullish move follows the news that Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao were being sued by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which triggered large withdrawals from exchanges.
2023-3-30 16:00 | |
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Despite CFTC suing Binance, Bitcoin on-chain data has so far shown no signs of FUD developing among traders on the cryptocurrency exchange. Bitcoin On-Chain Metrics Related To Binance Are So Far All Normal Yesterday, news came out that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng […]
2023-3-29 01:00 | |
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The new week is starting out worse than expected for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency is already suffering from falling prices. The direct effect of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) suing Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and its CEO Changpeng Zhao, has put Bitcoin, and other assets, in free fall.
2023-3-28 17:30 | |
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Market observers pointed out that the CFTC goes after bigger fish, and its regulatory action often proves fatal for crypto companies.
2023-3-29 13:20 | |
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U.S. authorities are casting a bigger net to come after key figures who may have been involved in anomalies at disgraced crypto exchange FTX. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are now carrying out an investigation on former FTX engineering chief Nishad Singh, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people with […]
2023-1-6 16:32 | |
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Suggestions that the CFTC is the crypto industry’s “regulator of choice” and more susceptible to capture do not hold up, according to former CFTC Director of Enforcement Aitan Goelman.
2022-12-29 18:00 | |
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The commissioner said Congress may have to intervene in relations between the regulating agencies, but both have a role to work out; until then the burden is on the states.
2022-11-20 23:45 | |
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FTX’s proposal to cut out the middlemen in U.S. crypto derivatives has shaken traditional financial firms, but the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said the idea could mark an “evolution” in the way markets work.
2022-10-15 01:24 | |
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Gensler pointed out that the CFTC does not have direct authority to write rules for the firms that issue stablecoins.
2022-10-15 21:26 | |
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Two U.S. residents have been charged with running a crypto Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded hundreds of investors out of a collective $44 million.
2022-5-20 00:55 | |
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Words matter. Since SEC Chairman Gary Gensler used the phrase "Wild West" to describe the largely unregulated crypto sector, the metaphor has become a catchphrase. But do other regulators agree with tThe post Former CFTC Commissioner says 'blanketly throwing out terms' do not a policy debate make appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-11-14 04:30 | |
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Investors in Bitcoin have already made their fortunes, but for those who never bought in, becoming a Bitcoin whistleblower could be the next best thing. Just over a week ago, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) paid out $200 million to a whistleblower who reported Deutsche Bank for manipulating LIBOR.
2021-11-5 12:45 | |
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US officials are investigating Binance Holdings for possible insider trading and market manipulation, reported Bloomberg this week, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The leading cryptocurrency exchange, which has been facing increased regulatory scrutiny globally, is now being examined by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which has been reaching out to potential witnesses.
2021-9-19 16:54 | |
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The SEC and CFTC put out a bulletin outlining what they believe are risks that investors should factor before entering the Bitcoin futures market, a release showed. The post U.S. SEC asks institutions to consider these 4 factors before trading Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2021-6-16 13:00 | |
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After resigning from the commission's executive position in January, Tarbert is on his way out.
2021-3-4 19:28 | |
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BitMEX was in the eye of the storm this past week after U.S regulators took its case. The charges brought by the CFTC against BitMEX argue that the exchange facilitated cryptocurrency derivatives tranThe post What does DeFi need to watch out for after CFTC's BitMEX charges? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-10-4 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin is expected to soon see a strong breakout as the price action of the cryptocurrency tightens after the news that the U.S. CFTC is charging BitMEX. Related Reading: Ethereum Transaction Fees Surge to All-Time Highs After Uniswap Launch Bitcoin Primed to Break Out, Technical Trends Show Bitcoin’s price action has undergone extreme tightening over […]
2020-10-4 03:21 | |
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The fact investors buy XRP for different reasons means it's more like a new form of currency than it is a security, says former CFTC head Christopher Giancarlo.
2020-6-18 01:30 | |
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The CFTC alleged three individuals and affiliated entities defrauded crypto and binary options investors out of $20 million over 5 years.
2020-5-8 00:14 | |
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The Telegram Open Network [TON] has been in the crosshairs of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC] and the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] for a long time. Now, it would seem that The post Telegram's TON hits another roadblock as investors consider backing out appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-3-26 17:30 | |
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The CFTC has charged a Colorado individual for allegedly defrauding investors out of more than $500K via a crypto trading scheme
2020-2-16 19:32 | |
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Former acting CFTC Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen is the new CEO at Miami International Futures Exchange, where he will build out its crypto asset and derivatives products.
2020-1-29 03:47 | |
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Heath Tarbet, the chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has recently talked about the regulation of the crypto market. According to Tarbet, who has recently assumed the position at the CFTC, the goal is not to snuff out innovation in the crypto world, but to help it grow in an organized […]
2019-11-23 23:08 | |
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CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert says that the authority does not want to snuff out innovation by overregulating crypto
2019-11-22 17:56 | |
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LedgerX, a CFTC regulated platform for bitcoin derivatives, announced today it will soon be rolling out Bitcoin Mini contracts for both Next-Day Bitcoin and Bitcoin Options. Bitcoin Minis will allow participants to employ customized strategies in their trading by granting 100x more flexibility in asset allocation.
2019-11-14 00:20 | |
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If passed, the bill would be the first to place Congressionally-mandated, digital commodity-specific requirements on the CFTC.
2019-11-6 02:45 | |
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The presence of a futures market offers a more reasonable, gradual growth for investors.
2019-11-5 15:22 | |
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Noelle Acheson points out that the LedgerX confusion highlights potential CFTC priorities regarding the regulation of crypto derivatives that could lead to the opposite of what the regulator intends.
2019-8-12 12:35 | |
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July wasn't exactly a banner month for crypto investors, but it turns out it was even worse for one of the world's largest bitcoin trading platforms: BitMEX. BitMEX Just Had Its Worst Month Ever by One Key Metric Data curated by TokenAnalyst reveals that BitMEX, a cryptocurrency exchange that offers up to 100x leverage, suffered […] The post BitMEXodus: Bitcoin Traders Abandon Exchange Amid CFTC Probe appeared first on CCN Markets
2019-8-5 01:00 | |
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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has come out to deny claims that LedgerX has the approval to issue physically settled Bitcoin Futures.
2019-8-3 00:08 | |
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Coinspeaker CFTC Says LedgerX’ Physical Bitcoin Futures Platform is Not ApprovedJust recently, LedgerX came out saying that they have launched the first physically settled Bitcoin Futures trading platform.
2019-8-2 08:36 | |
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LedgerX CEO, Paul Chou, is really mad and apparently his company is not offering physically-settled Bitcoin futures contracts yet… Failure to Launch On Thursday LedgerX CEO Paul Chou sent out a series of tweets explaining the current LedgerX controversy and his decision to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for what he calls ‘anti-competitive behavior’.
2019-8-2 00:14 | |
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Yesterday, reports came out that LedgerX was finally launching the physically delivered bitcoin [BTC] options and custody that they had been working on, according to The Block. In the original report, The Block had spoken previously with LedgerX’s CEO, discussing the way that this product would open doors for institutional investors. While these previous reports […]
2019-8-2 21:06 | |
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Bitmex has seen net outflows of $73 million worth of Bitcoin in 24 hours. This followed reports that the CFTC was investigating the exchange for allegedly servicing US traders. Panic Leaving Or Business As Usual? The outflows were first reported in a tweet from London-based Token Analyst.
2019-7-20 18:00 | |
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Bitmex, one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms in the world, has seen significant success by providing traders with high-leveraging and being a pioneer in providing crypto derivatives.
2019-7-20 21:45 | |
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The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on June 25, 2019, approved LedgerX LLC’s application seeking to establish itself as a designated contract market that would offer retail investors spot and physically-settled derivatives contracts that pay out in bitcoin (BTC).
2019-6-26 13:00 | |
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Facebook is reportedly in talks with US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission regarding the future of its GlobalCoin ‘cryptocurrency. ’ Facebook In Talks With The CFTC The world’s largest social media website, Facebook, has reportedly entered into a conversation with the US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
2019-6-4 21:00 | |
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Coinspeaker Facebook Started Discussions with CFTC Over Its GlobalCoin InitiativeFacebook is in talks with the U. S CFTC to find out whether its GlobalCoin project will fall under the agency’s regulatory requirements.
2019-6-3 12:38 | |
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Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know.
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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Coinspeaker Bakkt to Launch Bitcoin Futures in July 2019, FinallyBakkt expects the soft launch of their Bitcoin Futures product by July, explaining that it intends to iron out any kinks in the coming weeks.
2019-5-14 12:00 | |
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On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies.
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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U. S. CFTC commissioner Dan Berkovitz says the futures and options markets regulator is working hard on the Bakkt proposal. While he’s refused to provide an approval deadline, he did say that the agency is not anti-crypto or anti-blockchain.
2019-3-22 20:55 | |
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Amongst the many factors that are transforming the global financial market, cryptocurrency and blockchain were singled out by the outgoing CFTC Chairman in a March 14, 2019 speech. Namedropping The crypto industry and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are constantly crossing paths, whether they are receiving feedback from the industry or investigating possibleRead MoreRead More.
2019-3-16 02:00 | |
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Is Bakkt Really All That Its Hyped Out To Be? Let’s Take A Closer Look… Many experts are of the opinion that as and when the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gives its nod of approval to Bakkt, the crypto-futures trading system will most likely help in the financial resurgence of the world’s premier […]
2019-2-22 19:09 | |
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CoinSpeaker Fake Satoshi Nakamoto Craig Wright Rats Out Ethereum Trying to Cheat CFTC The alleged creator of the world’s first cryptocurrency, Dr Craig Wright ignites the fierce competition between Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchain making his contribution to the CFTC’s callout.
2019-2-18 22:20 | |
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It’s been over a year since the Cboe and CME listed the world’s first bitcoin futures contracts, the first ever bitcoin investment product to hit the legacy market.
2019-1-1 01:46 | |
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Bakkt, a platform for the first-ever Bitcoin-settled futures contract, is expected to be approved by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to the Wall Street Journal.
2018-12-21 22:00 | |
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