CFTC
Former NYSE Broker to Pay $54M to Settle CFTC Crypto Fraud Charges
Michael Ackerman pleaded guilty in 2021 to accusations that he defrauded some 150 investors for $33 million in a digital asset trading scheme.
CFTC Begins Review of Kalshi's Congressional Control Prediction Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) began a formal review taking a closer look at prediction market Kalshi's proposed contracts that let users bet on which political party will control Congress after an election. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the CFTC's review process and the potential impact of the agency's decision.
CFTC Kicks Off Review of Kalshi's Congressional Control Prediction Markets
Kalshi wants to let users bet on which political party will control Congress after an election.
CFTC Takes Action Against New York Resident for $21M Crypto Pooling Scam
William Ichioka has agreed to the charges and the CFTC has sought full recovery for the defrauded individuals and entities.
CFTC Charges Man With Fraud in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Romance Scam
The scheme swindled at least 29 investors out of more than $1.3 million, according to the CFTC.
Cboe Crypto Unit Granted CFTC Approval for Margined Digital Asset Futures
The crypto unit of Cboe Global Markets, Cboe Digital, has received approval from the Commodities and Futures Commission (CFTC) to start offering margined bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures contracts. Cboe Digital President John Palmer discusses the move and the outlook for crypto regulation in the United States.
SEC's Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase Highlights Need for U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework: JPMorgan
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase highlight the need for U.S. lawmakers to come up with “a comprehensive framework on how to regulate the crypto industries and the relative responsibilities of SEC vs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),” JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report. "The Hash" panel weighs in.
CFTC Wins Lawsuit Against Ooki DAO
A federal judge has sided with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a lawsuit alleging decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) Ooki DAO offered unregistered commodities. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for other DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi) actors in the industry.
CFTC Wins Lawsuit Against Ooki DAO
The regulator's victory serves as proof decentralized entities can face legal consequences for their dealings, contrary to popular beliefs.
Former CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Joins Circle as Chief Legal Officer
Former CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert will join stablecoin issuer Circle as chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, effective July 1. "The Hash" panel discusses how former regulators could help crypto firms comply better with the regulatory framework.