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Ex-CFTC Chair Giancarlo to Push for Digital Dollar in New Role at White-Shoe Law Firm
2.12.2019
Christopher Giancarlo has joined law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher as its new senior counsel, where the former CFTC chief intends to continue advocating for a digital dollar and other policies
US CFTC Obtains Over $1.3B in Administrative Penalties in 2019
26.11.2019
In 2019, the U.S. CFTC obtained monetary relief in its enforcement actions totaling over $1.3 billion, including funds collected from crypto companies
CFTC Chair on Crypto Regulation: We Don’t Want to Snuff out Innovation
22.11.2019
CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert says that the authority does not want to snuff out innovation by overregulating crypto
Too Early to Tell if Libra Is a Security, CFTC Chairman Says
20.11.2019
Despite some headlines, CFTC chief Heath Tarbert didn't actually say Libra is a security, even if it is different from commodity bitcoin
New York Judge Grants US Government Right to Intervene in $7M Bitcoin Fraud Case
20.11.2019
The U.S. government now has the right to interfere in a multimillion Bitcoin scam case initially brought before the court by the CFTC
What the CFTC Chairman Actually Said About Ether Futures and Ethereum 2.0
15.11.2019
Speaking at CoinDesk's Invest: NYC, Heath Tarbert addressed ethereum futures markets and the move to a proof-of-stake model with Ethereum 2.0
Tassat Gets CFTC Approval to Issue Bitcoin Derivatives In US
8.11.2019
New York-based fintech Tassat has acquired a swap execution facility registration with the CFTC from trueEx
Tassat Is One Step Closer to Offering Crypto Derivatives With CFTC Approval
7.11.2019
The CFTC has granted Tassat a swap execution facility registration, bringing it one step closer to offering US customers bitcoin derivatives products
Binary Options Scams Spread Into Crypto, Time for US Lawmakers to Act
6.11.2019
Ex-CFTC attorney says internet-based binary options platforms are luring in crypto investors “where there are legitimate products, non-legitimate products follow”
BitMEX Email Data Leak Fallout Is Serious, Many Users Already Affected
6.11.2019
BitMEX’s recent email leak could have more far-reaching consequences than previously imagined
US Congress Weighs Bill Spelling Out CFTC’s Crypto Derivatives Oversight
6.11.2019
If passed, the bill would be the first to place Congressionally-mandated, digital commodity-specific requirements on the CFTC
ATM Coin Founders Ordered to Pay $4.25 Million for Fraud
5.11.2019
A U.S. court issued penalties against the team and firms behind ATM Coin for fraud and misappropriation of client funds in case brought by the CFTC
Court Orders $4M in Penalties for Investment Fraud Involving ATM Coin
4.11.2019
A New York court has entered an order forcing defendants to pay $4.25 million in penalties for investment fraud involving the “worthless” cryptocurrency ATM Coin
The SEC Files as the CFTC Settles Charges Against Swiss Securities Dealer
31.10.2019
The SEC and CFTC have filed and settled charges against Switzerland-based securities dealer XBT Corp. SARL
SEC, CFTC Charge XBT Group With Selling Unregistered Swaps for Bitcoin
31.10.2019
The SEC and CFTC have settled charges with XBT Corp. after alleging the company sold unregistered security-based swaps for bitcoin
US CFTC Turns Its Fintech Lab Into an Independent Office in D.C.
24.10.2019
The United States CFTC has elevated its fintech hub LabCFTC to an independently operating office
SEC, CFTC, OCC, FDIC Join UK FCA’s ‘Global Sandbox’
24.10.2019
Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech
US Financial Watchdogs Join UK’s Global Financial Innovation Network
24.10.2019
An array of U.S. regulatory agencies has joined the U.K’s Global Financial Innovation Network to further promote its expertise
CFTC Makes Its Fintech, Blockchain Research Lab a Full-Fledged Office
24.10.2019
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is upgrading its financial technology research wing, LabCFTC, into an independent office
US Congressman: Default Reaction to Bitcoin, Blockchain Must Be ‘Yes’
23.10.2019
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, who represents North Carolina’s 10th District, has reintroduced the Financial Services Innovation Act to promote crypto innovation