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Coinbase Subpoenaed Over Polymarket Involvement, Federal Agency Seeks Customer Information (UPDATED)
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam To Step Down In February
Gemini Resolves CFTC Lawsuit With $5M Settlement Over Bitcoin Futures Misstatements
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam To Step Down In February
Gemini Resolves CFTC Lawsuit With $5M Settlement Over Bitcoin Futures Misstatements
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FBI Raids Polymarket CEO Over Crypto Betting Platform's US Activities — He Fires Back: 'In The Face Of Adversity, We Build'
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's residence for allowing US users to bet on elections, raising concerns of political targeting. Investigation ongoing.
Amid Kamala Harris-Trump Polymarket Hype, CFTC Chair Wary Of Turning Into An 'Election Cop' — Wants Congress To Make Moves On Crypto And Election Betting
Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair, Rostin Behnam, has urged Congress to address the regulation of cryptocurrency and election betting legislation.
CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 For Illegal Digital Asset Derivatives Trading
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order against Uniswap Labs (CRYPTO: UNI), settling charges related to illegal offerings of digital asset derivatives trading.
EXCLUSIVE: All You Need To Know About The FIT21 'Crypto Bill'
Recent passage of FIT21 by House of Representatives is seen as crucial step towards establishing clear regulatory framework for digital assets. Experts express cautious optimism about its potential impact on preventing future collapses.
Top House Democrats Will Not Rally Party Against Crypto Bill Despite Opposition
Reps Waters and Scott oppose FIT21, a bill providing regulatory framework for digital assets, citing concerns of weakening investor protections.
Crypto Crackdown Coming? CFTC Chair Predicts Enforcement Surge
Head of CFTC warns of increased enforcement actions in crypto market due to lack of regulation and recent incidents with SEC and Robinhood.
CFTC Commissioner Johnson Proposes AI Recommendations, Looping in DeFi
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Kristin Johnson proposed recommendations such as heightened penalties to address artificial intelligence in financial markets, including decentralized finance. In a speech delivered at the Sidley Austin and Rutgers Law School Fintech and Blockchain Symposium, Commissioner Johnson outlined her concerns about AI and how that applies to DeFi.
Bitcoin Options On Horizon? Grayscale Pushes For Regulatory Approval
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is advocating for the U.S.
Court Fines Two Defendants In $45M Crypto Scam: Financial Crimes Weekly
Prosecutors are appealing the acquittal of Samsung chairman Jay Y. Lee, who was charged with accounting fraud and stock manipulation.
Goldman Sachs Under Investigation For Futures Trading Fees
Goldman Sachs is the subject of a probe looking into its fee structure for futures trading, following a whistleblower's alert.
Prometheum To Offer Regulated Ether Custody In US: 'Ethereum First And Many More Thereafter'
Prometheum Inc., the sole crypto securities platform in the U.S.
DeFi Risks Get Regulatory Spotlight As CFTC Seeks Collaboration With Industry Pros
A new report on decentralized finance (DeFi) hones in on one of the most pressing issues facing this innovative sector: the challenge of digital identity.
SEC's Lack Of Action On Crypto Regulation Triggers Coinbase's Legal Challenge
Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is set to challenge the U.S.
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam Signals Possible Jail Time For Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao: Here's Why
Shedding light on the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation and the consequential legal actions against Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam on Thursday said the crypto mogul could eventually serve jail time.
Derivatives Exchange Bitnomial Gains Complete Regulatory Slate From CFTC
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license for Bitnomial, the U.S.-regulated digital asset derivatives exchange announced on Wednesday.
Binance's Market Dominance Plummets To 30% Amid Regulatory Challenges In 2023
In a notable development, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, observed a significant dip in its market share in 2023, down to 30%.
CFTC Subpoena: Is Coinbase Handing Over User Data To Hunt Down Bybit?
Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has notified a select group of its users via email about a subpoena it has received from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), requesting detailed information on user accounts and their transaction histories.
Former Binance CEO's Message To Musk After His Twitter Account Was Temporarily Restricted
In a surprising turn of events, the X account of Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), was temporarily restricted, before being reinstated.
Binance Settlement Bolsters Bitcoin, Ether On Heels Of Changpeng Zhao's Resignation
The cryptocurrency market has been in a state of flux following the recent news surrounding Binance and Changpeng Zhao's resignation as CEO.
CFTC Chairman's Crypto Market Warning: 'We Could Be In A Position Where Another FTX-Type Event Happens'
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam expressed concerns about the limitations of U.S. regulatory authority in preventing another major cryptocurrency market collapse similar to FTX’s downfall.
SEC's Gary Gensler Take Note — CFTC Now Claims To Be The 'Premium Enforcement Agency' In Crypto Sphere
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proclaimed itself as the top crypto enforcement agency. This comes after a year marked by a record-breaking number of enforcement actions targeting the cryptocurrency sector.
CFTC: Most Whistleblower Tips Involve Crypto, Commissioner Wants Stronger ID Verification
U.S. regulators paid $16 million to crypto whistleblowers this year as part of an effort to identify fraud and other illegal activities.
North America Leads In Crypto $1M+ Transactions As Stablecoins Dominate: Report
The fervor surrounding cryptocurrencies continues to grow, with North America spearheading institutional activity

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