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Perfection shouldn’t be the enemy of good when it comes to regulating the cryptocurrency space, said Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert. origin »
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CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert has just said ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is a commodity not a security.
2019-10-10 17:20 | |
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The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) won a court case against a cryptocurrency promoter that cheated investors by running “a bold and vicious fraud. ” According to Bloomberg on August 24, 2018, the CFTC managed to ban the cryptocurrency operator permanently, Patrick McDonnell ordering, him to pay a hefty fine in restitution and penalties.
2018-8-25 17:00 | |
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In order to have a better enforcement and surveillance of cryptocurrency products, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will have to spend more on technology, says CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo. According to the CFTC’s interpretation, the term “virtual currency” incorporates any digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, as well as any […]
2018-8-19 21:04 | |
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This November, cryptocurrency users will be introduced to Bakkt, a new company designed to give millions of retail merchants the chance to buy, sell and trade digital currencies — and even buy a cup of coffee.
2018-8-4 00:38 | |
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When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell.
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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The US CFTC is increasing its efforts to monitor and control the cryptocurrency market as it has grown significantly.
2018-7-26 14:16 | |
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In a press release, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it has successfully prosecuted another fraudulent cryptocurrency case against Dillon Michael Dean and his UK-registered company, The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited (TEH), for operating an illegal Bitcoin investment pool.
2018-7-26 20:23 | |
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Gary Gensler was chairman of the U. S Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) between 2009 and 2014, right after the global financial crisis. Today, Gensler is part of MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative, lecturing students on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
2018-7-23 08:00 | |
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LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
2018-7-19 20:26 | |
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On Monday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a customer advisory about digital tokens, commonly referred to as cryptocurrencies or crypto-assets.
2018-7-17 01:41 | |
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The SEC’s proclamation that ether (ETH) is not a security has sparked some celebration amongst the cryptocurrency community. Regulatory clarity is always a good thing, but ICO operators shouldn’t see this as a reason to put the champagne on ice.
2018-6-26 19:36 | |
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Tether Ltd. , which issues a stable coin allegedly tied to U. S. dollar reserves, claims it has hired Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP — a law firm co-founded by FBI Director Louis Freeh — to confirm its bank deposits and assure investors that its cryptocurrency is backed by USD.
2018-6-21 23:05 | |
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The case against embattled cryptocurrency startup My Big Coin is being watched closely by industry insiders, as it will help determine whether or not the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has the authority to combat potential fraud associated with the coin and others.
2018-6-14 07:04 | |
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On June 10th Bitcoin unexpectedly dropped 10% in less than 4 hours, leaving investors and analysts scratching their heads in search for the reasons behind the slaughter. Market Overview Today, we’ll skip all the poetic prose and poorly planned musical puns and just get down to business.
2018-6-12 03:00 | |
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According to anonymous sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is coordinating with the U. S. Justice Department in conducting investigations into price manipulation in the spot BTC markets.
2018-6-11 22:40 | |
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The CFTC has subpoenaed 4 cryptocurrency exchanges for their investigation into trading fraud in cryptocurrency markets. The subpoena is for the release of trading data to prevent of skewed prices in the CME Futures market.
2018-6-11 09:23 | |
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CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert intends to leave the role early in 2021, opening the door for President-elect Joe Biden to name a new top commodities regulator.
Blockchain startup Ripple has shined a spotlight on what can happen when there’s a lack of a clear regulatory framework in which crypto can operate. The company is thinking about leaving the United States for greener crypto pastures where there is greater clarity on the rulebook by which they can operate.
The U.S. commodities regulator has a four-year plan for fostering responsible innovations in the crypto asset space.
Regulated derivatives will instill market confidence in cryptocurrencies, according to Heath Tarbert.
Despite some headlines, CFTC chief Heath Tarbert didn't actually say Libra is a security, even if it is different from commodity bitcoin.
Speaking at CoinDesk's Invest: NYC, Heath Tarbert addressed ethereum futures markets and the move to a proof-of-stake model with Ethereum 2.0.