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How to Defend Yourself Against Pump-and-Dumps
Until regulators come up with rules to curb pump-and-dump schemes, investors need to be extra cautious so they don’t get taken for a ride.
Most Cryptos Aren't Commodities, Defendants Claim in CFTC Case
Defendants from My Big Coin Pay, which is being sued by the CFTC for fraud, argue that the agency lacks jurisdiction over the case.
Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot
Riot Blockchain announced it would "investigate" creating a crypto exchange and futures product after acquiring a registered brokerage.
CFTC Hits Wall Trying to Serve Bitcoin Fraud Summons
In new filings, the CFTC alleges that former bitcoin binary options trader accused of fraud is trying to avoid authorities.
CFTC Official Backs Winklevoss Crypto Self-Regulation Bid
CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz has expressed approval over a virtual commodities SRO proposed by Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
CFTC Moves to Cement Authority Over Crypto Fraud Cases
The CFTC cited a U.S. district judge's recent ruling that cryptocurrencies are commodities to show standing in a separate fraud case it is pursuing.
Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner
CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.
CFTC's Giancarlo: US and Foreign Regulators Teaming Up on Crypto
The CFTC's chairman said Wednesday that the U.S. is working with foreign regulators to tackle cryptocurrency fraud.
Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case
A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.
Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation
The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.
