‘Premier’ crypto cop CFTC reveals record-setting digital asset enforcement in 2023
The statement released by the CFTC shows that about 50% of the cases brought to its attention in 2023 involved crypto. Go to Source
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LedgerX highlights CFTC regulatory gap in customer asset rules
The new CFTC proposal enhances rules for FCMs and DCOs, mandating high liquidity in customer fund investments. Go to Source
Binance and CZ renew calls to dismiss CFTC lawsuit
Lawyers representing the crypto exchange and its CEO claimed the CFTC was attempting to act as the “world’s derivatives police” in its lawsuit. Go to Source
CFTC announces lawsuit against Voyager Digital and former CEO
The legal action followed reports staff at the commission had completed an investigation concluding Stephen Ehrlich violated U.S. derivatives regulations. Go to Source
CFTC weighs enforcement action against former Voyager Digital CEO: Report
Following the lending firm’s bankruptcy filing in July 2022, U.S. officials were reportedly considering taking action against Stephen Ehrlich for violating derivatives regulations Go to Source
One-third of all CFTC crypto enforcement actions took place this year: Chair Behnam
CFTC chair Rostin Behnam told an audience at the Financial Industry Association Expo about the agency’s activity in the crypto space and its need for modern legislation. Go to Source
New US bill to require firms to report off-chain transactions to CFTC
The new legislation aims to protect crypto investors from disputes, manipulation or fraud potentially stemming from transactions occuring off-chain. Go to Source
Former CEO of sham crypto miner IcomTech pleads guilty of wire fraud for Ponzi scheme
Former IcomTech head Marco Ochoa is the latest crypto fraudster to face charges, while the CFTC charged another company and its head. Go to Source
Architect fintech receives NFA approval to operate as introducing broker
The former FTX.US president founded the company in January to serve institutional investors in crypto and traditional derivatives. Go to Source
Binance CEO responds to rumors, says US executive is ‘taking a deserved break’
Despite Brian Shroder resigning as CEO of the exchange’s US wing amid SEC and CFTC lawsuits, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao claimed that the departure was normal. Go to Source
