CFTC Financial News

07.05 / 06:19

CFTC crypto regulation CFTC Chairman Says Expect Regulators to Crack Down on More Crypto Firms

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman Rostin Behnam said cryptocurrency firms can expect to see more enforcement action from U.S. regulators in the next 6 to 24 months as retail interest in the asset class increases.

02.12 / 09:27

CFTC Cryptocurrency regulation Bitcoin Price Bitcoin up as Cryptophiles vie to head regulators

The digital asset rose the most in more than two weeks on Wednesday to hit $97,361, before easing to $95,500 as of 5:45 a.m. Thursday in London. Crypto supporters emerged as leading candidates to run the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, aiding sentiment.

06.08 / 11:27

markets FIVE CFTC Platform Election Trade US Senators Urge CFTC to Ban Betting on 2024 Presidential Election

Five United States Senators and three House representatives have called for a ban on betting activities linked to the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

24.06 / 21:48

CFTC crypto regulation Terra Luna Breaking: Jump Crypto President Kanav Kariya Stepping Down Amid CFTC Probe

Jump Crypto President Kanav Kariya announced in a June 24 X post that he is stepping down from his position at the Chicago-based company just days after news broke that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a probe into the trading firm.

20.06 / 20:25

markets UPS Provident CFTC Trade Investigations Breaking: CFTC Launches Investigation into Jump Crypto’s Trading Practices

Jump Trading, a major player in both traditional and cryptocurrency markets, has been scrutinized by the CFTC amid regulatory tightening in the crypto space.

14.06 / 06:35

markets CFTC SEC Action security Bill FIT21 regulatory Sen. Durbin Questions CFTC’s Crypto Regulatory Capacity Post-FIT21

During a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing held on June 13, Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questioned CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam and SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the CFTC’s ability to regulate the crypto sector effectively.

23.05 / 04:09

Digital CFTC SEC security Bill innovations FIT21 US House Bucks SEC Warnings, Passes Pro-Crypto Legislation FIT21 with Strong Support

The US House on Wednesday voted in favor of crypto-friendly legislation (FIT21) that would hand control of cryptocurrency oversight to a government agency seen as more favorable to the industry.

21.05 / 16:19

CFTC SEC FIT21 NOT Democratic House Leadership Will Not Whip FIT21 Despite Strong Opposition: Politico

Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) and David Scott (D-GA) are refraining from whipping against the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) ahead of the crypto regulation’s expected vote Wednesday, according to an email obtained by Politico on Monday.

15.05 / 00:27

Blockchain Digital CFTC Platform Paxos Trade innovations Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo Joins Paxos Board of Directors

Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, appointed Christopher Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its board of directors on May 14.

14.05 / 10:33

Blockchain UPS Target CFTC Trade Crypto scams CFTC Urges Caution to Job Seekers Amid Rising Money Mule Scams

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is warning against “money mule” scams targeting remote job seekers.

14.05 / 04:57

Provident Digital CFTC Landmark Platform Trade Falcon Labs Settles with CFTC in Landmark Case Over Unregistered Status

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reached a settlement with Falcon Labs, Ltd., a Seychelles-based entity, for operating as an unregistered futures commission merchant (FCM) and facilitating access to digital asset exchanges without proper registration.

13.05 / 05:09

CFTC SEC Action security Trade President Billionaire Mark Cuban Endorses CFTC Regulation for All Cryptocurrencies

“Shark Tank” investor Mark Cuban advocated for the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to oversee all cryptocurrencies. He was responding to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s crypto endorsement on social media, urging the US to stop hindering its development.

10.05 / 19:27

CFTC white house White House Plans to Nominate CFTC Commissioner Johnson for Treasury Position

The White House is reportedly set to nominate Kristin Johnson, a commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to fill a top role at the US Treasury Department overseeing banks, according to a May 9 report by Bloomberg.

04.04 / 15:17

Kucoin CFTC US DoJ KuCoin Market Share Plunges By 50% Amid Legal Tussle With US Authorities

KuCoin’s market share has recorded a significant decline, falling from about 6.5% to less than 3% due to massive outflows of funds. This is according to a Kaiko data report on April 2.

30.03 / 00:13

Kucoin Digital CFTC SEC Action security Trade CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham Criticizes Her Own Agency After KuCoin Charges, “Aggressive” Enforcement Action

CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham issued a statement Friday seemingly criticizing her own agency for its latest “aggressive enforcement action” following the agency’s KuCoin charges, saying it might “infringe upon the SEC’s authority.”

27.03 / 08:49

Kucoin CFTC KuCoin Sees Over $1 Billion Outflows After Money Laundering Charges in US

Crypto exchange KuCoin saw over $1 billion in outflows in the last 24 hours after the US prosecutors announced charges against the exchange and two of its founders, Chun Gan and Ke Tang, for violating anti-money laundering laws.

26.03 / 21:37

Kucoin CFTC DOJ KuCoin Crypto Exchange and Founders Charged by DOJ for $9B Laundering, Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Crypto exchange KuCoin and two of its founders just got charged by US authorities for operating as an illegal exchange in the USA, as well as for failing to implement anti-money laundering protocols.

06.03 / 23:37

markets Provident CFTC Action Bill innovations Behnam Reiterates Call for Congressional Action on Crypto Regulation During House Committee Hearing

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam has reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation clarifying crypto regulation. The call for congressional action was presented during Wednesday’s hearing before the House Agriculture Committee.

09.01 / 21:09

defi CFTC Analysis Trade social reports recommendations committee CFTC Committee Recommends Enhanced Understanding and Regulation of DeFi

The Technology Advisory Committee of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) by voting to submit a report urging the government and industry to prioritize understanding and regulating the sector.

19.12 / 06:22

Binance CFTC CZ settlement Fine Judge Approves Settlement: Binance to Pay $1.5 Billion to CFTC, CZ to Pay $150 Million Fine

In a significant legal development, Judge Manish Shah of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has issued a verdict ordering cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, to pay a staggering $2.85 billion to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

29.11 / 13:53

Binance CFTC SEC SEC in Philippines: Binance is Operating Without a License – Here’s the Latest

The Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines has warned users that cryptocurrency exchange, Binance is operating without the required license.

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