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17.12.2020
The CFTC's fintech wing has published its fourth primer, this time on digital assets
US authorities eager to deter citizens from unregistered crypto exchanges
16.12.2020
Pressured by U.S. authorities, more foreign exchanges are blocking American investors, but are vague U.S. regulations the real problem?
The CFTC’s tech team is trying to figure out what to do about DeFi
14.12.2020
The Technology Advisory Committee heard a briefing on DeFi's functionality, as well as the pros and cons of holding programmers legally liable for bad usage
Blockstack's CEO looks to build a new framework for crypto securities
12.12.2020
Blockstack's ecosystem has exceeded the firm that gave it life, argues CEO
CFTC Chairman Tarbert announces resignation, confirms that Ether is a commodity
10.12.2020
Over the course of his 18-month term, Tarbert has been a consistent advocate for principles-based regulation of crypto
Crypto Friendly CFTC Chairman Tarbert Intends to Resign ‘Early Next Year’
10.12.2020
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert intends to leave the role early in 2021, opening the door for President-elect Joe Biden to name a new top commodities regulator
Future of money will be public-private effort, says ex-CFTC chairman
8.12.2020
Will CBDCs disrupt stablecoins or will they help each other?
Following 2.0 launch, Blockstack's STX may be free to trade in the US
7.12.2020
Blockstack may have successfully transformed its STX token from securities registration to commodity status
SEC's fintech wing leaves the nest, becoming stand-alone office
3.12.2020
FinHub will have new independence and responsibilities, reporting directly to the SEC's chairman
Beyond BitMEX: CFTC set a new record for lawsuits in crypto this year
1.12.2020
Alongside other actions, the CFTC was pleased with its seven enforcement actions in the crypto market
CFTC’s New Rules Cause Coinbase to Stop Offering Crypto Margin Trading
25.11.2020
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is disabling its margin trading product in order to comply with the new rules set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CFTC’s Rules Affecting Margin Trading Offerings Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, explained in a blog post...
Coinbase Pro will disable margin trading starting tomorrow
25.11.2020
The exchange said the move was in response to “new guidance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.”
Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow, Citing CFTC Guidance
24.11.2020
Coinbase plans to suspend all margin trading contracts effective tomorrow, and will end the service entirely by next month
BitMEX Founder’s Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
24.11.2020
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market
‘Nakamoto Terminal’ selected prize winner of CFTC’s first science competition
17.11.2020
A project with Satoshi Nakomoto’s namesake has been selected as winner of CFTC’s Project Streetlamp
Hedge Fund Manager Brian Kelly Says Increasing Institutional Interest in Bitcoin Down to its Fixed Supply
14.11.2020
Hedge fund manager Brian Kelly says the surging number of institutional investors owning bitcoin is down to the digital currency’s core value proposition- a fixed coin supply. On the other hand, the same institutional investor interest is helping to build confidence in the top cryptocurrency...
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