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Tether mulls lending to commodity traders: Report
14.10.2024
The USDT issuer needs ways to deploy billions of dollars in profits, and commodity traders could benefit from expanded credit
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Forecast to $2,900 by 2025
6.10.2024
In early September, analysts from the financial powerhouse Goldman Sachs projected that the price of gold would hit $2,700 per ounce by next year. Fast forward to a month later, and Goldman’s market strategists are now setting their sights even higher, forecasting gold to climb to $2,900 per ounce...
DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal
5.10.2024
This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts based on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections. Circuit Judge Millett’s opinion supports the legality...
VC Roundup: Borderless eyes token buyback, commodity hardware models for DePIN funding
2.10.2024
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Borderless Capital’s new DePIN fund, Mawari Network, Darkbright Studios, Hemi, Sorted Wallet, Podeo, SecondLive, and other startups
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil
1.10.2024
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets...
CFTC Sues Over $3.6M Digital Asset Fraud Targeting Asian Americans
29.9.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated legal action against a fake trading platform and its associates for defrauding investors out of $3.6 million. The scheme, which targeted Asian Americans, involved soliciting funds in fiat and digital assets, with false promises...
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold — Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Gold hits new high as Bitcoin rallies to month high at above $64K
23.9.2024
Gold gains more than 5% in a fortnight, reaching a record high driven by rate cuts and geopolitical tension
CFTC slaps $36M fine on man for 5-year crypto investor fraud
22.9.2024
The US regulator ordered approximately 85% of the significant fine to be paid back to victims of William Koo Ichioka’s fraudulent scheme
Rep. Torres 'happy' to help CFTC in regulating election betting contracts
14.9.2024
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres stated he is "more than happy" to work with the CFTC to develop a plan for regulating election betting contracts in the United States
Rep. Torres 'happy' to help CFTC in regulating election betting contracts
14.9.2024
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres stated he is "more than happy" to work with the CFTC to develop a plan for regulating election betting contracts in the United States
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
9.9.2024
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
9.9.2024
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges
CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act
4.9.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail...
$2,700 in 2025: Goldman Sachs Has ‘Highest Confidence’ in Gold Amid Market Challenges
4.9.2024
While gold dipped below $2,500 per ounce, Goldman Sachs commodity analysts remain optimistic, suggesting gold could experience a “potential gain of 8%” amid the “current softening cyclical environment.” Goldman market strategists are particularly confident in this precious metal, stating that,...
CFTC Recovers $18M in Crypto From Commodity Pool Ponzi Scheme
4.9.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recovered nearly $18 Million in crypto from commodity pool Ponzi…
Orange Juice Futures Hit All Time High Numbers Amidst Agricultural Commodity Rally
26.8.2024
The price of frozen concentrate orange juice futures contract has reached all-time high numbers this month, hitting 514.65¢ per lb and setting the stage for retail prices to skyrocket. The commodity, made famous by its part in the “Trading Places” film, is expected to keep rising due...
NYSE Arca withdraws request to list options on commodity trusts, crypto ETFs
14.8.2024
It's the latest in a flurry of regulatory activity around options on crypto funds
Crypto.com Opposes Proposed US Ban on Prediction Markets and Event Contracts
11.8.2024
Crypto.com Senior Vice President Steve Humenik has joined Coinbase by voicing opposition to a proposed rule change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that could lead to the prohibition of prediction markets in the United States. In a letter to the CFTC, Humenik expressed concerns...