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White House Pulls Quintenz From Top Crypto Regulator Post
The Trump administration abruptly withdrew Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead America's top derivatives regulator late Monday, dealing a stunning blow ...
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Quash Merger Speculation, Combat Market Anxiety
The nation's top financial regulators delivered a resounding rejection of consolidation rumors Monday, as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham sought to calm mounting speculation about a potential agency merger that has rattled cryptocurrency markets for weeks.
CFTC's New Directive Promises Clarity for Web3 Innovators
The CFTC's new policy, ending 'regulation by prosecution,' marks a significant shift for Web3 builders, offering clearer guidelines and reducing enforcement actions.
Crypto Regulatory Developments: CFTC Leadership and New Legislation Initiatives
Explore recent developments in crypto regulation, including CFTC leadership changes, legislative initiatives on stablecoins, and key actions by the DOJ and SEC.
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Joins Paxos Board Amid Expansion Efforts
J. Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC chair and crypto advocate, joins Paxos board as the company expands its digital asset offerings and regulatory oversight.
CFTC's New Enforcement Action Raises Jurisdictional Concerns Over Crypto Derivatives
CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham criticizes the latest enforcement action for potentially overstepping into SEC’s territory and undermining investor protection laws
AI's False Promises: CFTC Warns of Soaring Crypto Scams
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) alerts the public about the surge in AI-driven crypto scams, emphasizing the technology's inability to predict market trends and the dangers of misleading claims about high returns.
Peter Kambolin Sentenced for Fraudulent Scheme in Cryptocurrency Futures Trading
Peter Kambolin, former CEO of Systematic Alpha Management LLC, was sentenced for a fraudulent "cherry-picking" scheme in cryptocurrency futures, underscoring the need for stringent regulatory oversight in crypto trading.
Debiex Accused of $2.3M Romance Scam by CFTC
The CFTC has charged Debiex and Zhāng Chéng Yáng with conducting a romance scam, misleading customers to invest $2.3 million in a fraudulent scheme.
CFTC Report Underscores DeFi Risks and Calls for Action
The CFTC report on DeFi underscores significant risks to the U.S. financial system, national security, and consumer protection, emphasizing the need for increased understanding, regulation, and collaboration in the sector.