CFTC announces $1.8M settlement against brokerage firm FalconX
The regulator reported the firm voluntarily improved its practices after the CFTC’s civil suit with Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao. Go to Source
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The regulator reported the firm voluntarily improved its practices after the CFTC’s civil suit with Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao. Go to Source
Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances. “Gensler has not protected a single investor against fraud,” he stressed. “All he has done is make it nearly impossible for legitimate crypto companies to operate.” ‘This Is Also a … Read more
The House Committee on Rules has decided to review the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month. The legislation sets a path for enhanced regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto ecosystem, balancing robust consumer protections with the needs of a burgeoning digital … Read more
The Blockchain Integrity Act, a piece of legislation that seeks to put a 2-year moratorium on using cryptocurrency mixers, was introduced by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten on March 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, Brad Sherman, and Emanuel Cleaver, the bill proposes to conduct a study on the issue … Read more
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act passed out of committee in July 2023 but could be headed for a full floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. Go to Source
The CFTC warned of another cycle of enforcement actions against crypto firms as investor interest rises. Go to Source
J. Christian Giancarlo has stressed the importance of upholding values of liberty, privacy and economic freedom in a keynote address in London. Go to Source
Rostin Behnam said that “without a regulatory framework,” regulators would continue pursuing crypto firms to protect investors from potential fraud and manipulation. Go to Source
Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s remarks came just a day after the CFTC appointed its first chief AI officer. Go to Source
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Kucoin, emphasizing the classification of bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin as commodities. The enforcement action, launched in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Kucoin of multiple regulatory breaches involving these digital assets. Kucoin’s Legal Battles Shine a Bright … Read more