Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

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Regulations
CFTC Boosts Crypto Fraud Raid with $16M Whistleblower Reward

Discover how the CFTC is using $16M in whistleblower awards to combat cryptocurrency fraud in 2023. Read more on Ciphera.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Binance, Changpeng Zhao Renew Bid to Toss CFTC Lawsuit

Lawyers representing Binance, its affiliates, and Changpeng Zhao have filed to dismiss the CFTC lawsuit.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
U.S. Regulators Target Voyager Ex-CEO with Parallel Lawsuits

Voyager’s ex-CEO and Co-Founder Stephen Ehrlich is facing parallel lawsuits from the FTC and CFTC.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
U.S. Crypto Crackdown: CFTC Pursues DeFi Platforms

The CFTC catches up with the nascent and fast-evolving DeFi space in its latest enforcement action.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Binance News
Binance Declares CFTC Lacks Jurisdiction in Case Dismissal Claim

Binance is seeking to throw out the CFTC case.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Binance News
Binance, CZ, Intend to Seek Dismissal of ‘Complex’ CFTC Lawsuit

The CFTC accuses Binance of onboarding U.S. customers to its international derivatives platform.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Stablecoin Regulation Unexpectedly Unites Bipartisan Congress

United in Purpose: Bipartisan Effort Seeks Regulation for Stablecoins and Cryptocurrencies
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Binance-Investigating CFTC Finds Celsius CEO Mashinsky Guilty

There is the chance of a federal case against the CEO within in a month.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Binance News
Binance Sued: How SEC Lawsuit Differs from CFTC Case 

The SEC has filed 13 charges against Binance, Binance's U.S. affiliate BAM Trading, and Zhao.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Why CFTC Could Consider Crypto in Risk Management Program 

The U.S. CFTC looks set to consider the crypto markets as it works to revamp its risk management program. 
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
CFTC Chair: Anonymity Won’t Protect DeFi from Regulators

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam clarifies his stance on DeFi platforms, affirming that they cannot escape regulation.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
U.S. Closes in on Crypto Consensus Amid Plans for SEC & CFTC Collab

The House Financial Services Committee and the House Committee on Agriculture plan to collaborate on a crypto regulatory framework.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
House Republicans’ Second Attempt at Stablecoin Legislation

House Republicans propose stablecoin legislation, addressing reserve requirements, securities classification, and CEO accountability, but face potential bipartisan challenges.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Gensler Testimony Gives XRP Holders Hope in SEC Case

Congressional hearing adds potential support to Ripple's case in ongoing SEC lawsuit over XRP token classification.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Binance News
Binance Lawsuit: CFTC Chief Doubles Down on Accusations Against Exchange

CFTC chief is unrelenting over his remarks about Binance, claiming that the exchange knowingly broke US regulations.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Binance News
EX Binance.US CEO Hires Lawyer with Ties to CFTC in Latest Lawsuit

It is unclear whether former Binance.US CEO Catherine Coley cooperated with the CFTC.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Binance CEO holding a fireball in the desert, symbolizing the trouble that's coming after the CFTC lawsuit.
Binance News
Binance Lawsuit Explained: Why CFTC Involvement Is a Big Deal

The CFTC lawsuit spells serious trouble for the largest crypto exchange in the world.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Rostin Behman stands opposed to Gary Gensler.
Regulations
CFTC Opposes SEC’s Crypto Position: Calls ETH and Stablecoins Commodities

Rostin Behman is not backing down despite being aware of the SEC's position.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
SEC General Counsel Dan Berkovitz to Depart Agency After Reportedly Dining with SBF

Berkovitz will depart on January 31 and will be replaced by Megan Barbero, the current SEC Principal Deputy General Counsel.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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FTX News
Former FTX, Alameda Research Executives Cooperating with the Authorities on Charges of Fraud

Both Wang and Ellison pleaded guilty to the federal charges against them.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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