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Former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo joins Digital Asset's board
25.1.2022
Many in the crypto and blockchain space referred to Giancarlo as “Crypto Dad” for his role in supporting digital assets during his five years at the CFTC
Former CFTC chair Giancarlo joins CoinFund as an adviser
13.1.2022
Giancarlo has been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs and has called for a “do no harm approach” to blockchain regulation
Near Raises USD 150M, Pakistan's Central Bank vs. Crypto, Bitstamp's Growth Plan + More News
13.1.2022
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Read More: Near Raises USD 150M, Pakistan's Central Bank vs. Crypto, Bitstamp's Growth Plan + More News
Coinbase to Launch Crypto Derivates in US, While Lawmakers Urge CFTC to Beef up Crypto Regulation
13.1.2022
The crypto exchange giant Coinbase wants to launch crypto derivatives products, but claims that it will do so in a “robust and holistic” manner, as part of a plan to help form a “regulated” derivatives market – but American lawmakers want tighter regulation in the sector....
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Report: Illicit Crypto Addresses Received $14 Billion in 2021, Only 0.15% of Transaction Volume Associated With Crime
8.1.2022
According to the latest data from Chainalysis, the total cryptocurrency value received by illicit addresses grew to a new all-time high of $14 billion in 2021. Although the new all-time high is almost twice the $7.8 billion that was recorded in 2020, it represents just 0.15% of the 2021...
President Biden sends CFTC nominations to Senate
7.1.2022
With the addition of Caroline Pham’s and Summer Mersinger’s names sent to the Senate for confirmation, the U.S. president has the opportunity to completely reshape the CFTC leadership
SEC files complaint against operator of 'unregistered' $33M Crowd Machine ICO
7.1.2022
ICO tokens from Crowd Computer were sold to Americans as “investment contracts” according to the SEC’s complaint, which classifies them as securities
Crypto Investment Flows Mature, CFTC Fines Polymarket, Uniswap's Goal + More News
4.1.2022
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Read More: Crypto Investment Flows Mature, CFTC Fines Polymarket, Uniswap's Goal + More News
Crypto predictions platform Polymarket fined $1.4M by CTFC
4.1.2022
“All derivatives markets must operate within the bounds of the law regardless of the technology used,” said Acting Director of Enforcement Vincent McGonagle
CFTC Fines ‘Decentralized’ Prediction Market Platform Polymarket $1.4 Million, Shuts Down Noncompliant Markets
4.1.2022
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered a “decentralized” prediction market platform to shut down non-compliant markets and pay a fine of $1.4 million. “Polymarket had been operating an illegal unregistered or non-designated facility for event-based...
CFTC Charges New Jersey Based Entities and Individuals with Multi-Million Dollar Forex Fraud
29.12.2021
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action. It has been filed in the US District Court of New Jersey. It includes two parties facing the charges. The parties are Thomas Plaut and Arthur Dembro. Both of them are allegedly guilty of committing fraud through their...
Pro-Bitcoin Senator to Introduce Comprehensive Crypto Bill in US
25.12.2021
The pro-bitcoin U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reportedly unveiled her plan to introduce a comprehensive crypto bill that will cover everything from how cryptocurrencies are taxed and categorized to consumer protections. The bill will also propose creating a new entity to oversee the digital asset...
'Uniquely DOGE Proposal', Binance 'Funds SAFU', Monero-Mining Spider-Pirates, Late Thai CBDC + More News
24.12.2021
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Read More: 'Uniquely DOGE Proposal', Binance 'Funds SAFU', Monero-Mining Spider-Pirates, Late Thai CBDC + More News
Law Decoded: Making sense of mixed signals, Dec. 13–20
20.12.2021
This week in crypto regulation was marked by officials expressing contradictory views on how to approach digital assets
US Senate confirms CFTC chair as President Biden announces commissioner picks
16.12.2021
At his October confirmation hearing, Rostin Behnam said it was "critically important to have a primary cop on the beat" of an emerging market that included cryptocurrencies and stablecoins
CFTC Commissioner Opposes Regulation by Enforcement, Says Crypto Needs Clearer Rules
9.12.2021
A commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Dawn Stump, has voiced concerns about cryptocurrency regulation through enforcement — the approach taken by both the CFTC and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CFTC Commissioner Stump on Crypto Regulation...
Robinhood exec says proposal for a single digital asset regulator is stupid
19.11.2021
Robinhood’s chief legal officer is not enamored with a recent Coinbase proposal for a separate regulatory body for the crypto space
US is not moving fast enough to develop a CBDC, says former CFTC chair
17.11.2021
“We should act now to improve access to financial services through other means as well — the need is too great," said Tim Massad
Crypto Advocates Weigh ETF Rejection — Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Says Bitcoiners Should ‘Oppose Spot Bitcoin ETFs in US’
14.11.2021
Following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rejection of Vaneck’s bitcoin spot market exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Friday, a number of cryptocurrency advocates discussed the subject this weekend. For instance, the veteran FX trader Peter Brandt told his 581,700 Twitter...
Ethereum shillers call for $5K ETH, and this time derivatives data is backing them up
1.11.2021
Ether bulls have been calling for $5,000 ETH for years, and now derivatives data suggests that the price is finally realistic