Sushi to test Bitcoin swaps and Opyn DeFi protocol founders cave to CFTC pressure: Finance Redefined
Sushi is set to test Bitcoin swaps on 30 different blockchains using the interpretability protocol ZetaChain. Go to Source
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Opyn DeFi protocol founders are leaving crypto after CFTC crackdown
Two of the founders of crypto options platform Opyn are stepping down from leadership roles to pursue other aims, but Opyn will continue under new leadership. Go to Source
CBOE to launch BTC, ETH margin futures trading in January with 11 firms supporting
The new trading capability comes simultaneously with a surge in interest in crypto financial products in the United States. Go to Source
‘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
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
