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Revamp of Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Looks to Resurrect Crypto’s American Dream
Revamp of Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Looks to Resurrect Crypto’s American Dream
July 12, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

U.S. regulation of digital assets isn’t merely the elephant in crypto’s living room. It’s the wildebeest trampling across the domestic crypto industry’s landscape. The U.S....

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Report: CFTC Considering Lawsuit Against Celsius Network and Former CEO
Report: CFTC Considering Lawsuit Against Celsius Network and Former CEO
July 05, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly considering filing a lawsuit against Celsius Network and its former CEO. The agency’s investigators have concluded that...

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CFTC Forms Task Forces Focused on Technology and Environmental Fraud
CFTC Forms Task Forces Focused on Technology and Environmental Fraud
June 29, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be taking a closer look at cybersecurity, emerging technology and environmental fraud. Those will be among the issues addressed by...

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Circle Appoints Former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert New Legal Chief
Circle Appoints Former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert New Legal Chief
June 08, 2023  |  Personnel

USDC-issuer Circle has named a former regulator as its new chief legal officer. Heath Tarbert, one-time chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will...

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Report: Binance Exec Controlled US Affiliate’s Accounts
Report: Binance Exec Controlled US Affiliate’s Accounts
June 05, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite claims the companies are separate, cryptocurrency giant Binance reportedly controlled accounts at its American affiliate. That’s according to a Monday (June 5) report by...

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House GOP Crypto Bill Lays Out SEC and CFTC Roles
House GOP Crypto Bill Lays Out SEC and CFTC Roles
June 04, 2023  |  Regulation

House Republicans have unveiled legislation they say fills in gaps in the country’s cryptocurrency regulations. The draft proposal, authored by Reps. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina...

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US Judge Fines Mirror Trading Founder $3.4 Billion in Crypto Fraud Scheme
US Judge Fines Mirror Trading Founder $3.4 Billion in Crypto Fraud Scheme
April 28, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has resolved its largest fraud case involving bitcoin with a fine for the CEO of a defunct South African...

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Binance CEO Hires Lawyers as Feds Probe ‘Egregious’ Conduct
Binance CEO Hires Lawyers as Feds Probe ‘Egregious’ Conduct
April 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance’s CEO has reportedly hired a white-collar defense firm amid increased legal pressures. That’s according to a report Wednesday (April 26) by The New York...

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CFTC Looks for ‘Path Forward’ in Binance Battle
CFTC Looks for ‘Path Forward’ in Binance Battle
April 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance has reportedly been in talks with federal regulators as it faces court action. “We’ve been in continuing conversations with the business to describe what...

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