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CFTC May Force Binance to Shut Down U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could require Binance to cease operations in the U.S. as part of a potential settlement, Bernstein said in a research report on Tuesday. Timothy Massad, Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and former CFTC Chair, discusses the potential outcomes.
Level of Detail 'Quite Striking' in CFTC Complaint Against Binance: Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad shares his reaction to the CFTC suing crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao on allegations that the company knowingly offered unregistered crypto derivatives products in the U.S. against federal law. "If you read the complaint there is so much detail to it...It's really quite striking," Massad said.
Bitcoin Dips Below $27K Amid CFTC Case Against Binance
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $27,000 support level as traders react to CFTC's lawsuit against Binance and lingering concerns swirling around the banking sector. DFD Partners President Bilal Little shares his crypto markets analysis, as a recent report from Morgan Stanley notes that traders on Binance now set the daily price for bitcoin with its share of trading volume reaching 80%.
U.S. Prosecutors Unveil New Indictment Against Sam Bankman-Fried
U.S. prosecutors unveiled a new indictment against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Wednesday, adding a bribery charge to the 12 other charges he already faced. Separately, a federal judge paused Voyager's efforts to sell its assets to Binance.US on the same day the CFTC sued crypto exchange Binance alleging "willful evasion" of the U.S. law. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details in the world of crypto regulation.
Former CFTC Chair Massad on CFTC Lawsuit Against Binance: It's a 'Big Deal'
The CFTC has sued Binance on allegations that the crypto exchange offered unregistered crypto derivatives products and directed U.S. customers to evade compliance controls through the use of VPNs. Bernstein analysts predict the CFTC could require Binance to cease operations in the U.S. as part of a potential settlement. Timothy Massad, Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow and former CFTC Chair, shares his reaction and the potential implications for the state of U.S. crypto regulation.
Binance Case Is Clear Evasion of Law, Says CFTC Chair Behnam
The CFTC on Monday filed suit against the crypto exchange and CEO Changpeng Zhao.
Binance's BUSD Stablecoin Suffers $500M Outflows After CFTC Lawsuit
Some analysts say the exchange's recent move to include other stablecoins in its zero-fee trading program could have contributed to lessening dependence on BUSD.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops on CFTC’s Suit vs. Binance
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 28, 2023.
CFTC-Binance Lawsuit Could Worsen Crypto Market Liquidity, Pull Bitcoin Down to $25K: Observers
Low liquidity means a wave of buy or sell orders can have an outsized impact on bitcoin's market price.
CFTC Could Force Binance to Cease U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein
The crypto exchange will look to safeguard its dominant international business, which is its cash cow, the report said.