A recent development highlights the ongoing interagency drama between the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): the classification of major cryptocurrencies has become a focal point of contention. Once again, the CFTC has affirmed its position that Ethereum (ETH) and several other cryptocurrencies …
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In a long-awaited move, Bitcoin ETFs have finally entered the market after receiving approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 11. However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair, Rostin Behnam, has expressed concerns about the regulatory landscape surrounding these new index funds. CFTC Chair Questions …
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In its recent report, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) underscored a fundamental issue within DeFi systems, pointing to the absence of clear lines of responsibility and accountability intentionally overlooked by certain industry structures. The report emphasized the substantial risks that DeFi systems pose to consumers, investors, financial stability, market …
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The court order goes beyond financial penalties. It requires Binance and CZ to make certifications regarding the existence, application, and effectiveness of Binance’s enhanced compliance controls. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) made a significant announcement, confirming that the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has …
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In the ongoing clash between regulatory bodies over the classification and regulation of the crypto industry, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam has added fuel to the fire by stating that most crypto assets are commodities under existing laws. However, Behnam also acknowledged the existence of a “turf war” between regulatory bodies …
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Customers who have interacted with both Coinbase and Bybit reported receiving emails from Coinbase notifying them of the CFTC subpoena. Leading American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has issued warnings to an undisclosed number of users regarding a subpoena it received from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about Bybit, …
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The commission now has access to all of the exchange’s records, which could serve as a catalyst for uncovering additional instances of mishandled funds or suspected fraudulent activities. The recent news of Binance’s former CEO pleading guilty to money laundering charges has undoubtedly made headlines, adding to the circumstances that …
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The United States has persistently stumbled in delivering clear regulatory guidance for digital assets. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presides over instruments and assets deemed as securities, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates the trading of derivatives on commodities. This landscape leaves a regulatory gap for digital …
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Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week. A new DeFi report has highlighted that a significant amount of crypto lost to exploits was due to traditional Web2 flaws and …
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The CFTC has paid a staggering amount of money to crypto whistleblowers for providing sensitive information that led to the successful launch of several enforcement actions. CFTC Whistleblowers Cash In This year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) received an influx of tips from informants on illegal dealings in cryptocurrency …
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The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a complaint against former CEO of Voyager Digital, Stephen Ehrlich, alleging that the ex-chief committed fraud and failed to register the bankrupt crypto lender with the agency. In a related development, another US regulatory body, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced …
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The FTC lawsuit accuses the former Voyager CEO of fraud and misleading users, while the CFTC said the firm and CEO took reckless risks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have both filed lawsuits against the former CEO of lending platform Voyager. …
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