Arthur Hayes steps down as BitMEX CEO after U.S. regulator’s lawsuit
A week after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against BitMEX and its founders, the crypto-derivatives exchange announced a leadership change.
Arthur Hayes steps down as BitMEX CEO after U.S. regulator’s lawsuit
A week after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against BitMEX and its founders, the crypto-derivatives exchange announced a leadership change.
Comment: The BitMEX crackdown bodes ill for the DeFi sector
The indictment by U.S. authorities against the crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX could be a troubling omen for the decentralized finance sector. The reason is the reference to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), according to Adam Cochran, partner at Cinneamhain Ventures.
Open Interest on BitMEX Falls Amid Regulatory Troubles With U.S. Authorities
Open interest on BitMEX's crypto derivatives exchange fell below its year-to-date low amid problems with U.S. regulators.
CFTC sues BitMEX and its founders
U.S. CFTC sues BitMEX and its owners for operating an unregistered derivatives trading platform and violating KYC/AML rules.
US regulator charges PaxForex, a foreign broker, with illegal crypto-futures trading
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged PaxForex, a broker, with illegal commodity trades involving digital assets and a lack of required registration. The suit was filed in the Southern District of Texas.
CFTC Seeks $429 Million Penalty From Bitcoin-Pyramid Organizer
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sought roughly $572 million from Benjamin Reynolds, owner of Control-Finance, in penalties and restitution of misappropriated funds. The regulator accuses him of running a cryptocurrency pyramid, according to FinanceFeed.
LedgerX Could Launch Physically Settled Bitcoin Futures Contracts Ahead of Bakkt
LedgerX, a crypto derivatives provider, is planning to become the first U.S. company to offer physically settled Bitcoin futures contracts. Should they succeed in getting this license, then the firm will beat Bakkt to the first place, another company that has been trying to offer the same product for a while now.
CFTC is ‘Diligently’ Working on All Crypto-Related Applications, Including Bakkt
United States regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is actively working to approve multiple crypto-related applications, including for Bitcoin (BTC) futures from institutional trading platform Bakkt. As reported by Cointelegraph, a CFTC commissioner revealed the news in remarks to cryptocurrency news network Blocktv in an interview on March 19.
CFTC Seeks Public Comments on Ethereum and Its Underlying Technology
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has put out a Request for Information (RFI) asking for public comment and feedback to help it better understand Ether and the Ethereum blockchain, and the markets that have built up around it.
1Broker Crypto Platform Hit With SEC, CFTC Charges, Claims Funds are Safe
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) along with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are suing a Marshall Islands-based securities dealer 1Broker for allegedly violating federal law through a Bitcoin-based security swap scheme.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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