CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo said the cryptocurrency market will mature as institutional investors enter the space.
1Broker Says Bitcoin Futures Site Will Start Processing Withdrawals Thursday
Bitcoin futures firm 1Broker, which had its website seized after being charged with violating a number of U.S. federal laws, will reopen withdrawals.
CFTC Meeting Hears Renewed Calls for Crypto Self-Regulation
Panelists at a CFTC meeting explained that stronger regulations or self-enforcement may help protect crypto investors.
Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker Moves to Renew Trader Access After US Charges
Bitcoin futures trader 1Broker hopes to launch a read-only version of its website in the next few days after being sued by the SEC and CFTC.
Bitcoin Fraudsters Misled Investors and Impersonated Regulators, CFTC Alleges
The CFTC has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly impersonating the regulator in an effort to defraud bitcoin investors.
US Judge Sides With CFTC in Fraud Case, Ruling Cryptos Are Commodities
A U.S. judge has sided with the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission in a cryptocurrency fraud lawsuit, ruling bitcoin is a commodity.
CFTC Chair Says Regulator Is ‘Behind’ on Blockchain
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is “falling behind” in understanding blockchain technology, chairman Christopher Giancarlo said.
CFTC Official to Congress: Don’t Be ‘Hasty’ With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response
A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.
Federal Judge Wavers As CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case
The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.
CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation
The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.
Cryptocurrencies ‘Are Not Going Away’ Says CFTC Official
Commissioner of the CFTC, Rostin Behnam, gave an address emphasizing the potential of blockchain to address issues in all sectors.
CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas
The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked ‘stablecoin’ operator Tether.
US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.
CFTC Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.
US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid ‘Hindering’ Blockchain Innovation
U.S. regulators don’t aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018.
Security or Currency? Jury to Decide Next Year in ICO Fraud Case
A jury will decide whether tokens issued through two allegedly fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) count as securities.
CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules
Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.
Everything Ex-CFTC Chair Gary Gensler Said About Cryptos Being Securities
Here are former CFTC chairman Gary Gensler’s full remarks from Monday at the Business of Blockchain event.
CabbageTech CEO Concedes in CFTC Crypto Fraud Suit
CabbageTech CEO Patrick McDonnell has ceased his fight with the CFTC, potentially affirming the regulator’s power to oversee cryptos as commodities.