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Law Decoded: Of AML and appointees, Nov. 6–13
13.11.2020
In the U.S., all eyes are on Biden's planned appointees, while Europe is seeing progress under a new AML regime
BitMEX crypto exchange steps up AML and trade surveillance measures
12.11.2020
New technology will help screen out bad actors, BitMEX says
Biden taps crypto-savvy former CFTC chair for transition team
11.11.2020
Gary Gensler will reportedly ensure a smooth transition with the Federal Reserve in addition to banking and securities regulators
CFTC allows ErisX to clear commodities beyond crypto
6.11.2020
A recent license amendment from the CFTC greenlit ErisX's expansion into trading product offerings on other commodities
Court Enters $900K Judgment Against Crypto Ponzi Scammer on Behalf of CFTC
4.11.2020
Venture Capital Investments Ltd. raised $534,829 from 72 victims, falsely promising to invest funds in bitcoin and other assets
ErisX Unit Gets CFTC ‘OK’ to Clear Fully Collateralized Swaps
4.11.2020
The clearing arm of ErisX got approval to diversify beyond virtual currencies
Court Filing Accuses Bitmex Cofounders of ‘Looting’ $440 Million Before the Fed Crackdown
2.11.2020
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the firm HDR Global Trading Limited, the parent company of the exchange Bitmex, alongside the three cofounders Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed. Plaintiffs allege “the defendants’ Hayes, Delo, and Reed looted about $440,308,400 of proceeds...
Election 2020: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Industry
26.10.2020
While neither major Presidential candidate is campaigning on a crypto platform, who they appoint to head up federal agencies will shape policy for years to come
Bitmex Fast-Tracks KYC Program as Regulators Tighten Screws on Anti-Money Laundering Rules
22.10.2020
Bitmex said Wednesday that it is fast-tracking its user verification program in order to comply with regulatory requirements. Users must now be fully verified by Nov. 5, 2020 “to continue trading on the platform,” it said. In a statement, the crypto derivatives exchange stated that...
CFTC Issues Guidance on Digital Currencies for Futures Commission Merchants
22.10.2020
The CFTC wants futures commission merchants to take care when dealing with customer's funds
US crypto derivatives merchants need to leave customer funds alone, says CFTC
21.10.2020
The CFTC has issued new guidance for crypto derivatives markets that hold customer funds, much of which boils down to "be very, very careful."
Institutions Long and Hedge Funds Short: Bitcoin Options Traders Prep for ‘Big Moves’ Ahead
20.10.2020
Trends in bitcoin options markets are making it difficult for financial analysts to pinpoint BTC’s next move. Data from CME’s recently published trader report shows that institutional investors are capturing a larger number of bitcoin long contracts, while hedge funds are showing...
Leaders of global CBDC projects talk shop in panel today
19.10.2020
Central bank digital currency interest continues gaining global traction
Blockchain Bites: Filecoin’s Mainnet, M&A’s Upswing, Tarbert’s Environmental Concerns
15.10.2020
Crypto M&A deals are on pace to surpass last year, CFTC Chairman Tarbert is "impressed" with Ethereum and Filecoin flies
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Talks Ethereum, DeFi and the Next BitMEX
14.10.2020
Ethereum's upcoming proof-of-stake shift won't necessarily put the world's second-largest cryptocurrency into the securities bucket, the chairman of the CFTC said Wednesday
CoinDesk Joins IMF, CFTC, Swiss FINMA at DC Fintech Week
14.10.2020
The virtual event, which runs Oct. 19-22, brings together marquee names from Switzerland’s FINMA, Sweden’s Riksbank, Bank for International Settlements, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the International Monetary Fund to discuss stablecoin regulation, central bank digital currencies...
Ripple CEO Threatens to Relocate Company Overseas Due to Unfavorable US Regulation
13.10.2020
Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse has threatened to move the company’s headquarters overseas should the U.S. fail to level the playing field with an unambiguous regulatory framework. In a series of tweets on Oct.12, Garlinghouse said: “The lack of a single national...
CFTC chairman admits regulation must keep up with innovation
12.10.2020
The U.S. government is behind on innovation by a wide margin, says official
BitMEX operator hires chief compliance officer amid US criminal charges
12.10.2020
The hire comes after BitMEX's founders were charged with failing to prevent money laundering and operating an unregistered trading platform illegally in the United States
Bitmex CEO Hayes Steps Down Following U.S. Criminal Charges
8.10.2020
Arthur Hayes, chief executive officer of bitcoin derivatives exchange Bitmex, is stepping down from his position a week after U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges against him. Hayes is leaving together with other top executives who are facing similar charges. The company announced on Thursday...