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In what he said would be his last remarks as CFTC chair, Rostin Behnam said he intended to advocate for the commission to address regulatory challenges over digital assets. Go to Source
The departing CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam is sounding the alarm on the lack of comprehensive regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Regulatory Gap The outgoing chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has lamented what he termed the insufficient regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States. Behnam argued that the U.S. needs … Read more
Rostin Behnam, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced his resignation on Tuesday, just a day after Michael Barr, Federal Reserve Board governor and vice chair for supervision, stepped down from his supervisory role. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who announced his resignation in November, and Barr, two key masterminds behind the infamous … Read more
A Bloomberg report was the first to disclose that Gemini Trust Co., a cryptocurrency exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has consented to a $5 million settlement to address allegations levied by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The settlement quells accusations that Gemini disseminated deceptive information to regulatory bodies. Gemini Avoids Trial in … Read more
The proposed consent order, if approved by a judge, could allow Gemini Trust to avoid a Jan. 21 civil trial with the CFTC over alleged “false and misleading” statements. Go to Source
At least four of IcomTech’s operators are now behind bars after receiving prison sentences of up to 10 years this year. Go to Source
The US commodities regulator recovered $12.7 billion in the FTX case, which was the “largest recovery for victims and sanctions in CFTC history.” Go to Source
The research firm considers ETH an attractive investment opportunity, citing rising investor interest relative to Bitcoin. Go to Source
MIAX joins Nasdaq and NYSE in listing options on Bitcoin ETFs. Cboe will start in December. Go to Source
Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner, could lead a more crypto-friendly regulatory era during the incoming Trump administration. Go to Source