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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
CFTC Files Civil Lawsuit Against Ex-Voyager CEO Stephen Ehrlich Over Fraud Allegations
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil lawsuit against Stephen Ehrlich, the ex-CEO of the defunct Voyager Digital entities.
CFTC Warns DeFi Investors Are Playing With Fire
Ian McGinley, the director of enforcement at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), spoke at the PLI White Collar Crime Conference on Sept. 11, focusing on the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, including the challenges and concerns surrounding decentralized finance (DeFi) exchanges.
CFTC Commissioner Says Crypto Regulation Must Evolve With Tech Or Investors Pay The Price
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner (CFTC) Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has suggested that regulators need to update their protection measures with technological advances. She goes on to add that the inability to do the same is likely to impact the crypto investors.
Financial Crime Weekly: Rashawn Russell, From Investment Banker To Crypto Fraudster?
Rashawn Russell, a 27-year-old former investment banker at Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB), and a Gates Millennium Leadership Scholarship recipient, found himself deep in a scandal earlier this year that is likely to see him banned professionally trading —
CFTC Comes After DeFi Firms: 'Smart Contracts Don't Make Unlawful Transactions Legal'
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken stringent action against three decentralized finance (DeFi) firms.
Changpeng Zhao Says Binance Is 'Much Stronger' And 'Way Ahead' In Regulatory Compliance
Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as CZ, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, remains unfazed by the recent surge of regulatory scrutiny directed towards his company.
Celsius Network's Founder Under Arrest As Justice Department Targets Bankrupt Crypto Lender
In a major development, Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network (CRYPTO: CEL), has been arrested on charges of
Celsius CEO Arrested In Wake Of Crypto Lender's Collapse, SEC Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit
The former CEO and co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius (CRYPTO:
Former CFTC Chair Says Self-Regulation Path Forward To Avoid Lengthy Litigation: 'Way To Get Investor Protection Standards'
Former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, on Monday, advocated for the creation of a self-regulatory organization (SRO) to oversee the cryptocurrency industry. 
Celsius Network and Former CEO Face Potential Legal Action By US Regulators
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has found that the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius Network (CRYPTO: CEL) and its previous CEO, Alex Mashinsky, violated U.S. regulations prior to the company's collapse.