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CFTC charges as $1.8M settlement fine from FalconX

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has imposed a $1.8M penalty to settle the charges against FalconX.

Court approves $2.7B settlement between CFTC and Binance

A federal court has directed Binance to pay a $2.7B penalty to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), bringing an end to the legal feud between the regulator and the crypto exchange.

Binance seeks to file motion to dismiss CFTC charges

Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao intend to file a motion with the court to dismiss the CFTC’s complaint. 

Coinbase to list Bitcoin and Ether futures on its derivatives exchange

Coinbase’s CFTC-approved derivatives exchange will add Bitcoin and Ether futures for institutional clients on June 5.

Coinbase may move out of the US if crypto regulations remain unclear

In a recent discussion during Fintech Week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that the firm may relocate out of the US if the authorities do not provide clarity on crypto regulations.

Voyager must close acquisition deal with Binance.US by April 13

A recent court document claimed that Voyager and its creditors may lose $10M every month if the bankrupt lender fails to close its deal with Binance.US by April 13.

BUSD records $500M outflows following CFTC’s crackdown on Binance

BUSD’s net outflows exceeded $500M after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against Binance.

Binance CEO denies the allegations made by CFTC’s complaint

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao denied the accusations made by the CFTC's complaint. According to him, the regulatory agency's complaint was an “incomplete recitation of facts."

CFTC sues Binance for violating federal laws

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, over alleged violations of federal laws.

SEC Chair claims Proof-of-Stake tokens qualify as securities

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated that Proof-of-Stake tokens qualify as securities under the current laws.

CFTC Chair asserts Ethereum and Stablecoins are commodities

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said Ethereum and stablecoins are commodities during Wednesday's Senate Agricultural court hearing.

Attorney Claims FTX Has Recovered Over $5B Worth Of Assets

Andy Dietderich, the attorney representing FTX, reported that the firm has recovered $5B in cash, liquid crypto, and liquid securities.

Two Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty To Fraud

Former FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang pleaded guilty to charges of committing fraud as the exchange’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, was extradited to the US.

Coinbase CEO Proposes Guidelines For Regulation Of Crypto Industry

Brian Armstrong outlined a blueprint for regulating centralized actors and stablecoin issuers in the wake of FTX’s collapse.

CFTC Declares Bitcoin, Ethereum And Tether As Commodities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission labeled Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether as commodities in its lawsuit against FTX and Alameda Research.

Attorney Claims Substantial Amount Of FTX’s Assets Are Stolen Or Missing

James Bromley reported that a large portion of FTX’s assets remain unaccounted for. He claimed that FTX has begun adding measures to safeguard its clients’ assets under the leadership of John J. Ray III.

Tether Freezes FTX’s $46M Worth Of USDT Assets

Tether has frozen FTX’s USD Tether (USDT) balance following instructions from law enforcement authorities. 

SEC Chairman Warns About Centralization In The Crypto Market

In his recent speech, Gary Gensler, the SEC Chairman, revealed his opinions on the increasing centralization in the crypto ecosystem.

SEC And CFTC Probe 3AC Over Allegations Of Investor Conduct Violations

SEC and CFTC investigate Three Arrows Capital (3AC) for potentially misleading its investors.

CFTC’s Chairman Claims FTX’s Proposal Can Cause “Evolution” Of Financial Markets

CFTC's chairman voiced his opinions on FTX's proposal of eliminating the middleman in crypto derivative trading, and claimed it can potentially cause an evolution in the market structure.

CFTC Sues bZeroX Over Illegal Trading Of Digital Assets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) imposed a $250k penalty against bZeroX and its founders Tom Bean and Kyle Kistner over the platform’s illegal operations.

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Voyager must close acquisition deal with Binance.US by April 13

A recent court document claimed that Voyager and its creditors may lose $10M every month if the bankrupt lender fails to close its deal with Binance.US by April 13.

BUSD records $500M outflows following CFTC’s crackdown on Binance

BUSD’s net outflows exceeded $500M after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against Binance.

Binance CEO denies the allegations made by CFTC’s complaint

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao denied the accusations made by the CFTC's complaint. According to him, the regulatory agency's complaint was an “incomplete recitation of facts."

CFTC sues Binance for violating federal laws

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, over alleged violations of federal laws.

SEC Chair claims Proof-of-Stake tokens qualify as securities

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated that Proof-of-Stake tokens qualify as securities under the current laws.

CFTC Chair asserts Ethereum and Stablecoins are commodities

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said Ethereum and stablecoins are commodities during Wednesday's Senate Agricultural court hearing.

Attorney Claims FTX Has Recovered Over $5B Worth Of Assets

Andy Dietderich, the attorney representing FTX, reported that the firm has recovered $5B in cash, liquid crypto, and liquid securities.

Two Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty To Fraud

Former FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang pleaded guilty to charges of committing fraud as the exchange’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, was extradited to the US.

Coinbase CEO Proposes Guidelines For Regulation Of Crypto Industry

Brian Armstrong outlined a blueprint for regulating centralized actors and stablecoin issuers in the wake of FTX’s collapse.

CFTC Declares Bitcoin, Ethereum And Tether As Commodities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission labeled Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether as commodities in its lawsuit against FTX and Alameda Research.

Attorney Claims Substantial Amount Of FTX’s Assets Are Stolen Or Missing

James Bromley reported that a large portion of FTX’s assets remain unaccounted for. He claimed that FTX has begun adding measures to safeguard its clients’ assets under the leadership of John J. Ray III.

Tether Freezes FTX’s $46M Worth Of USDT Assets

Tether has frozen FTX’s USD Tether (USDT) balance following instructions from law enforcement authorities. 

SEC Chairman Warns About Centralization In The Crypto Market

In his recent speech, Gary Gensler, the SEC Chairman, revealed his opinions on the increasing centralization in the crypto ecosystem.

SEC And CFTC Probe 3AC Over Allegations Of Investor Conduct Violations

SEC and CFTC investigate Three Arrows Capital (3AC) for potentially misleading its investors.

CFTC’s Chairman Claims FTX’s Proposal Can Cause “Evolution” Of Financial Markets

CFTC's chairman voiced his opinions on FTX's proposal of eliminating the middleman in crypto derivative trading, and claimed it can potentially cause an evolution in the market structure.

CFTC Sues bZeroX Over Illegal Trading Of Digital Assets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) imposed a $250k penalty against bZeroX and its founders Tom Bean and Kyle Kistner over the platform’s illegal operations.