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CFTC Withdraws Crypto Advisories, Signals Market Maturity and Regulatory Shift
US CFTC Withdraws Two Crypto Staff Advisories Due to Market Maturity Is the crypto market finally growing up? The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) seems to think so, as it has withdrawn two crypto-related staff advisories, signaling the growing maturity of the digital asset derivatives market. CFTC withdraws crypto advisories due to market maturity […]
Read MoreSEC Endorses CoinRegTech’s Plan to Boost Crypto Market Oversight
SEC Backs CoinRegTech’s Proposal to Tighten Crypto Market Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to a regulatory proposal by CoinRegTech, aiming to enhance supervision and transparency in the digital asset securities market. This move could lead to a more defined regulatory future for crypto investments treated as securities. […]
Read MoreMiles Jennings Leads a16z Crypto Policy Amid Rising Regulatory Focus
Miles Jennings Takes the Reins at a16z Crypto Amid Regulatory Shifts Washington’s regulatory landscape is heating up, and Miles Jennings is stepping into the spotlight as the new head of policy at a16z Crypto, following Brian Quintenz’s nomination to lead the CFTC. With stablecoins and market structures under scrutiny, the crypto world is bracing for […]
Read MoreDebiex Hit with $2.5M Fine for Romance Crypto Scam: CFTC Crackdown
Debiex Ordered to Pay $2.5M After CFTC Alleges Romance Scam Operation An Arizona federal court has ordered Debiex, a crypto trading platform, to pay nearly $2.5 million following a lawsuit by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The court’s decision came after the CFTC accused Debiex of operating a “pig butchering” romance scam, defrauding […]
Read MoreCoinbase Unveils 6-Point Plan to Revolutionize U.S. Crypto Regulations
Coinbase’s Bold Blueprint: A 6-Point Plan to Revamp U.S. Crypto Regulations Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is challenging the current U.S. regulatory landscape with a comprehensive six-point plan aimed at fostering a more crypto-friendly environment, aligning with President Donald Trump’s ambition to make the U.S. a global crypto hub. Coinbase proposes six key areas for […]
Read MoreEmpiresX Founders Hit with $130M Fine for Crypto Fraud: CFTC’s Strong Stance
Brazilian EmpiresX Founders Fined $130M for Crypto Fraud: A Wake-Up Call for Investors The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has delivered a stern message to the cryptocurrency world, fining the founders of EmpiresX, Emerson Pires and Flavio Goncalves, along with Joshua Nicholas, a whopping $130 million for defrauding over 12,500 investors. […]
Read MoreCFTC Halts Crypto.com and Kalshi’s Super Bowl Betting, Robinhood Suspends Plans
CFTC Cracks Down on Crypto.com and Kalshi’s Super Bowl Event Contracts, Prompting Robinhood to Suspend Plans Did you know that the thrill of betting on the Super Bowl could be coming to a halt? The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened in Crypto.com and Kalshi’s plans to offer Super Bowl betting, leading Robinhood […]
Read MoreCFTC’s Pham Initiates Crypto Roundtables, Eyes Prediction Markets
CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham Calls for Roundtable Discussions to Address Crypto Challenges Caroline Pham, the new acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is initiating a series of roundtable discussions with crypto industry leaders to tackle regulatory and market structure issues, with a notable focus on prediction markets. Roundtables to address crypto […]
Read MoreCaroline Pham’s CFTC Leadership Sparks Hope and Market Volatility
Caroline Pham Takes Helm at CFTC: A Pro-Crypto Advocate Amid Market Downturn Caroline Pham’s appointment as acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by President Donald Trump has sparked both optimism and market volatility. As a noted pro-crypto advocate, her leadership could signal a shift in regulatory approaches to cryptocurrencies. Yet, the market’s […]
Read MoreCrypto.com Ignores CFTC, Keeps Super Bowl Betting Live Nationwide
Crypto.com Defies CFTC, Continues Super Bowl Betting Across U.S. Crypto.com has boldly rejected a request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to suspend its sports betting contracts nationwide, sparking a regulatory showdown over the future of digital betting in America. Crypto.com rejects CFTC’s suspension request for sports contracts. CFTC reviews if Crypto.com’s offerings violate […]
Read MoreCFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Resigns, Advocates for Stronger Crypto Regulation
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Resigns, Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation Rostin Behnam, the chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced his resignation effective January 20, 2024, marking the end of a tenure focused on enhancing regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency sector. Rostin Behnam resigns as CFTC chair on January 20. CFTC secures […]
Read MoreGemini Pays $5M to CFTC Over Misleading Bitcoin Futures Claims, Faces More Legal Woes
Gemini Settles with CFTC for $5 Million Over Misleading Bitcoin Futures Statements Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has agreed to a $5 million settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to address allegations of misleading statements about its Bitcoin futures product and undisclosed fee arrangements with market makers. Gemini pays […]
Read MoreCFTC vs. Gemini Trial Pushed to January 2025: Regulatory Shifts and Global Expansion
CFTC vs. Gemini Trial Delayed to January 21, 2025: Impact on Crypto Regulation and Gemini’s Global Strategy Trial between CFTC and Gemini delayed to January 21, 2025 CFTC alleges Gemini provided misleading information for Bitcoin futures Gemini expands into Singapore, receives preliminary approval from MAS Potential regulatory shifts following Trump’s inauguration A New York federal […]
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