CFTC
Binance.US Explores Ways to Decrease CZ's Dominant Share: The Information
Since the summer of 2022, Zhao has been attempting to offload at least a portion of his shares in order to make the firm look better in the eyes of U.S. authorities.
By Sam ReynoldsMay 11, 2023
SEC Blasted on Custody Proposal by JPMorgan, Crypto Firms and a Fellow Agency
The U.S. securities regulator recently proposed requiring investment advisers to keep customers’ crypto assets with “qualified custodians” and is now facing wide criticism for the potential future rule.
By Jesse HamiltonMay 9, 2023
Securities vs. Commodities: Why It Matters For Crypto
The debate over whether cryptocurrencies should be defined as securities, like stocks, or commodities, like wheat or gold, has implications for whether, how and by whom they are regulated.
By Robert StevensMay 5, 2023
'Opportunism and Demagoguery' Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says
Steptoe partner Jason Weinstein, on the stage at Consensus 2023, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.
By Elizabeth NapolitanoApr 28, 2023
South African Mirror Trading's CEO Fined $3.4B by U.S. in Bitcoin Forex Fraud Case
The founder of bitcoin pool operator MTI was charged with fraud last year for running an unlicensed commodity pool scheme.
By Sandali HandagamaApr 28, 2023
Ex-CFTC Head Says Regulators Can Engage With Crypto 'if They Have the Will to Do So'
Chris Giancarlo's remarks come as crypto businesses argue U.S. regulators have been too vague heading into this year's crackdown.
By Nick Baker, Amitoj SinghApr 26, 2023
CFTC Adviser Chris Perkins Says U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Crypto
Perkins, who is also president of VC CoinFund, published a set of 10 regulatory principles that form the basis of his advocacy role with the CFTC.
By Ian AllisonApr 20, 2023
U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members
The National Futures Association, which includes firms trading crypto futures, is imposing anti-fraud standards and supervision demands for those engaging in bitcoin and ether trading.
By Jesse HamiltonMar 31, 2023
That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case
The implications of the CFTC’s lawsuit against Binance extend well beyond any civil action.
By Nikhilesh DeMar 29, 2023
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance
Paul Grewal added that despite its own issues with U.S. regulators, Coinbase is "not going anywhere" right now.
By Fran VelasquezMar 29, 2023
