CFTC charges Tennessee couple over 'Blessings of God Thru Crypto’ scheme
Despite having no trading experience a Tennessee couple convinced 100 people to hand over their money for a uniquely named crypto investment pool.
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Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility when it comes to regulations.
Binance, CEO Changpeng Zhao intends to seek dismissal of CFTC complaint
Binance, Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim intend to file two motions to dismiss a March lawsuit from the CFTC against them.
US regulatory clarity has begun in court after Ripple win: CFTC commissioner
CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham said recent court opinions around digital assets and securities are a first step to crypto regulatory clarity.
Ripple court ruling makes call for regulation 'more compelling and more urgent' — former CFTC chair
Former CFTC chair Timothy Massad said he thought it was unlikely the SEC and CFTC would change their pattern for pursuing enforcement cases even with a recent ruling in XRP's favor.
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky broke US rules, say CFTC investigators: Report
If the majority of CFTC commissioners agree with that conclusion, it could file a case in federal court.
CFTC issues $54M default judgment against trader in crypto fraud scheme
As a result of the judgment, the defendant is also now prohibited from engaging in any trading activities within markets regulated by the CFTC and is barred from registering with the regulatory body.
Ooki DAO to shut down after 'precedent setting' court battle with CFTC
The CFTC highlighted that “critically, in a precedent-setting decision” the Ooki DAO was held in court as “‘person’ under the Commodity Exchange Act.”
Circle hires former CFTC, US Treasury executive as chief legal officer
Heath Tarbert will serve as the company's chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, bringing experience with all three branches of government.
Coinbase, Robinhood, CFTC to testify in Congress over draft crypto bill
Paul Grewal reiterated that the “U.S. is falling behind” and is at risk of driving jobs, innovation and investment overseas.