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19.05 / 18:07

business Blockchain FTX Bankruptcy LedgerX MIAX completes acquisition of FTX subsidiary LedgerX

The Miami International Securities Exchange (MIAX), owned by Miami International Holdings, has completed the acquisition of LedgerX, which was one of the FTX assets court-approved for sale in January. LedgerX is an exchange and clearinghouse regulated by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

19.05 / 17:27

defi CFTC regulation SEC US CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Says DeFi Crypto Exchanges Can Be Regulated – Here's the Latest

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and other aspects of the decentralized finance (DeFi) world can be regulated in the US, even though it is “just code,” according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Rostin Behnam.

04.05 / 19:45

Law regulation FTX Bankruptcy LedgerX FTX bankruptcy judge approves sale of LedgerX

The judge presiding over crypto exchange FTX’s bankruptcy case has given the green light to a motion allowing the sale of LedgerX.

18.04 / 18:47

markets Binance SEC Bitcoin Bitcoin Price regulatory Bitcoin price struggles to hold above $30K amid regulatory uncertainty

Bitcoin (BTC) price reclaimed the $30,000 support on April 18 after briefly testing $29,130 on the previous day. However, traders question whether the recovery is sustainable given the increased regulatory scrutiny, especially in the United States.

14.04 / 22:27

business Binance CFTC regulation Derivatives CFTC chair says Binance intentionally broke rules concerning futures, commodities

Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), recently spoke out about the allegations levied against Binance, claiming that the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange’s leadership knowingly operated outside of U.S. laws governing the exchange of commodities and futures.

28.03 / 11:43

Blockchain Ethereum Lowe's Action How ETH holders scrambled for shelter following CTFC’s ‘commodity’ proscription

The number of Ethereum [ETH] held in self-custody reached its highest for the first time since the cryptocurrency became public in 2015, Santiment disclosed . At the time of writing, this number was 101.18 million, despite experiencing some drawbacks in September 2022.

27.03 / 16:59

Binance Digital SEC CEO Platform Top US regulator hits Binance with law suit

The watchdog is charging CEO Changpeng Zhao and three entities that operate the Binance platform with numerous violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC regulations. The complaint also charges Samuel Lim, Binance’s former chief compliance officer, with aiding and abetting. The complaint alleges that over the past four year, Binance has failed in it duty to perform identity verification checks and implement compliance contriols to prevent money laundering over the platform.

16.03 / 20:12

Ethereum SEC stake Gensler Sticks to His Guns: Proof-of-Stake Tokens Could Be Securities – Ethereum in Trouble?

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has once again indicated that tokens using staking protocols could be considered securities under US law.

16.03 / 02:43

regulation SEC security Proof-of-stake Gensler suggests staking token operators should ‘seek to come into compliance’

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has again suggested that proof-of-stake coins may be securities. He expressed his view on March 15 after a commission meeting on cybersecurity issues.

10.03 / 18:03

Ethereum ETH Kucoin regulation New York Attorney General Alleges Ethereum Tokens are Securities in Lawsuit Against KuCoin Crypto Exchange – Crypto Clampdown Incoming?

New York Attorney General Letitia James referred to Ethereum’s native ETH token and other cryptocurrencies as “securities and commodities” in a statement issued in relation to her lawsuit against crypto exchange KuCoin.

09.03 / 07:19

Ethereum Stablecoin CFTC SEC Tether security Stablecoins and Ether are ‘going to be commodities,’ reaffirms CFTC chair

Stablecoins and Ether (ETH) are commodities and should come under the purview of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), its chairman has again asserted at a recent Senate hearing.

09.03 / 00:05

Law Stablecoin regulation Congress Crypto bill draft will be released in April, says Senator Gillibrand

According to United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a new draft of the bipartisan crypto bill pioneered by herself and Senator Cynthia Lummis will be released to the new Congress after being deferred in 2022.

04.02 / 13:57

CFTC regulation crypto regulation Agency CFTC Chair: Agency Well-Positioned to Regulate Crypto

The Commodity Future Trading Commission is "well positioned" to address regulatory gaps in the crypto market, according to CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam.

04.02 / 00:01

Government CFTC regulation CFTC head looks to new Congress for action on crypto regulation

Rostin Behnam, chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, has said he will be continuing efforts for the agency to regulate non-security tokens.

24.12 / 13:07

FTX Ftx Trial Customer CEO of FTX Sister Company Caroline Ellison Confesses to Misusing Customer Funds – Here’s What You Need to Know

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has agreed to plead guilty to seven offenses, which include charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. Meanwhile, the CFTC has claimed that she "gambled Alameda customer money."

16.12 / 07:29

CFTC Court LedgerX FTX wants permission to sell FTX Japan and FTX Europe as well as LedgerX

On Dec. 15 lawyers representing FTX filed a motion with the United States Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to sell off the firm's Japanese and European branches, derivatives exchange LedgerX and stock-clearing platform Embed.

14.12 / 06:35

Ethereum CFTC SEC Bitcoin CFTC declares Ether as a commodity again in court filing

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has again labeled Ether (ETH) as a commodity in a Dec. 13 court filing — in contrast to statements from chief Rostin Behnam on Nov. 30 suggesting that Bitcoin was the sole cryptocurrency that should be viewed as a commodity.

10.12 / 01:07

Law regulation FTX Congress Who’s expected to testify before Congressional hearings on FTX?

United States lawmakers have been pushing for certain witnesses — including Sam Bankman-Fried — to appear before committee hearings scheduled in December. Who should the crypto space expect to see testifying on the events leading to the downfall of FTX?

02.12 / 23:09

CFTC regulation SEC CFTC Chair Walks Back on Previous Statements Regarding Ethereum, Says Only Bitcoin is Commodity – Regulation Hammer Coming Down?

Only bitcoin (BTC) should be considered a commodity for regulatory purposes, and not ethereum (ETH), Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said in a recent speech.

02.12 / 01:51

CFTC regulation FTX Senate hearing committee regulatory US Senate committee hearing on FTX fail brings gaps in regulatory authority to light

United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Rostin Behnam told a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee meeting Dec. 1 that his agency’s regulations contain “core elements that have served the markets for decades.” But as the fallout from the FTX collapse gets sorted out, notable gaps in current legislation have come to light, Behnam and the senators agreed.

01.12 / 23:01

FtM fantom LBLOCK Best Cryptos Best Cryptos to Buy Today, 1 December

The cryptocurrency markets responded positively yesterday to news from the Federal Reserve, but the market has pulled back a bit since then. Bitcoin prices still need to break through the resistance levels of $17,000 and $17,250 before continuing the recent upward trend.

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