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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley Demand CFTC Chair Rostin Benham Explain Ties To Sam Bankman-Fried
16.4.2024
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles E. Grassley are demanding Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham shed light on correspondence he had with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the lead-up to the exchange’s collapse, a letter from the lawmakers to Benham dated April...
Elizabeth Warren Demands U.S. CFTC Chair Explain His Chats With SBF
15.4.2024
The head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, had a lot of contact with Sam Bankman-Friend, the disgraced former CEO of FTX, but lawmakers suggest he hasn't been fully forthcoming about those interactions. So, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chuck Grassley...
KuCoin Market Share Plunges By 50% Amid Legal Tussle With US Authorities
4.4.2024
Due to large money outflows, KuCoin's market share has significantly decreased, going from roughly 6.5% to less than 3%. This is in line with an April 2 Kaiko data release. The decrease in market share coincides with a lawsuit that was launched on March 26 against the Commodity Futures Trading...
CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham Criticizes Her Own Agency After KuCoin Charges, “Aggressive” Enforcement Action
29.3.2024
Commissioner Caroline Pham of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a statement Friday seemingly criticizing her own agency for its latest “aggressive enforcement action" following the agency's KuCoin charges, saying it might “infringe upon the SEC’s authority.”
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U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight
22.3.2024
Gary Gensler wants 33 more people in the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deal with "new and emerging issues," according to the regulator's annual budget pitch. Much of that office's recent, emerging workload has come from the agency's pursuit...
U.S. CFTC's Behnam Says Agency Writing New Policy on Prediction Markets
12.3.2024
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam said his agency will propose a rule in the coming months to establish new regulations for prediction markets
SEC Chairman Gensler Comments on Bitcoin and Ethereum; Avoids Ethereum Security Classification
7.3.2024
Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler has refrained from publicly disclosing the SEC's classification of Ethereum as either a security or a commodity. The SEC’s position on Ethereum could be a defining factor in whether or not the regulator would approve Ethereum...
Behnam Reiterates Call for Congressional Action on Crypto Regulation During House Committee Hearing
6.3.2024
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation clarifying cryptocurrency regulation. The call for congressional action was presented during Wednesday's hearing before the House Agriculture Committee.
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Indonesia Watchdog Urges Finance Ministry to Re-Evaluate Crypto Tax Regime
4.3.2024
Cryptocurrencies are treated as a commodity in Indonesia and is currently subject to 0.11% value-added tax and 0.1% income tax.
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Coinbase on Grayscale Ethereum Spot ETF Application: “ETH Is a Commodity, Not a Security”
24.2.2024
Coinbase has answered the SEC request for comments on the proposed rule change to list the ETH Grayscale Fund as a spot ETF. Coinbase stated that ether was a commodity, and its status has been publicly recognized in a variety of circumstances by U.S. agencies and courts. Coinbase Supports Ethereum...
Paradigm Backs Prediction Market in Legal Battle Against CFTC
8.2.2024
Paradigm has stepped up to back Kalshi in its legal battle against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), defending the right to offer prediction markets in the U.S. Congressional elections, and arguing for the critical role such markets play in risk management and information...
Paradigm Advocates for Prediction Markets as Hedge Against Crypto Regulatory Risks
6.2.2024
Venture capital firm Paradigm has filed a legal brief in support of the prediction market platform Kalshi, which is currently in a legal battle against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In a “friend-of-the-court” brief filed recently, Paradigm, despite not being...
Commodity Analyst Mike McGlone Says Gold Glitters Over Bitcoin as Crypto-to-Metal Ratio Plunges Post-2021
4.2.2024
Bloomberg’s commodity market expert Mike McGlone warns of a potential downturn for bitcoin, highlighting its disappointing performance against gold since its peak in 2021. On Sunday, McGlone pointed out that the bitcoin/gold ratio had plummeted by about 40% from its 2021 zenith of 37 times....
AI Hype: CFTC Urges Investors to be Wary of AI-Created Crypto-Asset Arbitrage Algorithms
28.1.2024
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission has urged investors to be wary of artificial intelligence-created algorithms which promise dubious returns on crypto asset investments. The commission said investors should conduct background research on the companies or individuals who offer such...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as BTC Bulls Hold $41,000 and ETH Consolidates at $2,400 – Rally Soon?
21.1.2024
In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) maintains its foothold above the $41,000 mark, currently trading at $41,700 with a modest 0.25% increase as the week concludes. The market buzzes with speculation as X, a notable player, unveils plans for a dedicated Payments account...
‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scheme Uncovered: Debiex Charged by CFTC for Defrauding Investors
20.1.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged digital asset platform Debiex for engaging in a deceptive scheme known as “pig butchering,” which resulted in the loss of $2.3 million from investors. On Firday, the CFTC filed a complaint against Debiex and Zhāng Chéng Yáng...
Bitcoin ETFs Eclipse Silver, Claiming Second Spot Behind Gold in U.S. ETF Market
19.1.2024
Spot bitcoin ETFs, after a phenomenal market debut, have claimed the second-largest commodity position in the U.S. ETF market, growing larger than silver and trailing only behind gold, in a clear sign of the the mainstream appetite for the digital asset. Bitcoin ETFs Outshine Silver, Secure Second...
Bitcoin Already Tops Silver In U.S. ETF Market After SEC Approvals
19.1.2024
The moment U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs went live last Thursday, they quietly achieved a major feat. The digital asset has now become the second-largest ETF commodity in the country, boasting $26 billion managed behind the securities wrapper. That’s more than silver ETFs, which hold slightly over...
NYSE’s Strategic Move — Bitcoin ETF Options Poised to Boost Market Dynamics
17.1.2024
In a groundbreaking move, NYSE Arca Inc. has submitted a proposal to amend its rules to enable options trading on commodity-based trust shares, specifically targeting bitcoin-based ETFs. This initiative, detailed in the 19b-4 filing with the SEC, marks a significant advancement in the financial...
CFTC Committee Recommends Enhanced Understanding and Regulation of DeFi
9.1.2024
CFTC building. Source: Adobe / JHVEPhoto The Technology Advisory Committee of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) by voting to submit a report urging the government and industry...