CFTC
Binance CEO Zhao Calls CFTC Suit an ‘Incomplete Recitation of Facts’
In a blog post, Changpeng Zhao wrote the company did not agree with the characterization of many of the issues, and touted the exchange’s compliance technology. He also wrote that he had only two Binance accounts.
By James RubinMar 28, 2023
Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K After CFTC Files Suit Against Binance
BTC dropped to its lowest level since March 17 after the agency sued the crypto exchange for alleged regulatory violations. The Binance coin (BNB) price declined by 5%.
By Jocelyn YangMar 27, 2023
Asset Managers’ Bitcoin Exposure Rises, Reversing Recent Trend
Following three consecutive weeks of reducing long positions, asset managers add 975 long futures contracts, the Commitment of Traders report shows.
By Glenn Williams Jr.Mar 27, 2023
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo: A Privacy-Protecting U.S. CBDC Could ‘Take Over the World’
Mass adoption depends on a digital dollar designed to be free of surveillance tools, the Digital Dollar Project co-founder said.
By Fran VelasquezMar 27, 2023
Binance Depositors Flee Following CFTC Charges, On-Chain Data Shows
Crypto users have withdrawn roughly $400 million on Ethereum from Binance in the past 24 hours, while Paxos, issuer of the Binance USD, has burned more than $155 million BUSD in the past four hours.
By Sage D. YoungMar 27, 2023
Crypto-Related Stocks Drop Alongside Bitcoin on CFTC Binance Suit
Shares of rival crypto exchange Coinbase fell by nearly 10%.
By Sheldon RebackMar 27, 2023
Binance, CEO Zhao Sued by CFTC Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products
The CFTC alleged Binance offered unregistered crypto derivatives products and directed U.S. customers to evade compliance controls through the use of VPNs.
By Nikhilesh De, Jack Schickler, Oliver Knight, Jesse Hamilton, Cheyenne LigonMar 27, 2023
It’s ‘Critical’ Crypto Innovation Stays in U.S., Former White House Adviser Says
Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, said keeping crypto in the country is a matter of national security.
By Fran VelasquezMar 20, 2023
SEC Is 'Completely Out Of Control,' Says a16z Crypto's Head of Policy
At the annual Futures Industry Association conference in Boca Raton, representatives from crypto companies argued the lack of regulatory clarity would stifle US innovation.
By Tracy WangMar 14, 2023
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits 9-Month High
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 14, 2023.
By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMar 14, 2023