Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden's CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down
Brummer would bring an extensive understanding of the cryptocurrency space to the commodities regulator.
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Jan 21, 2021 at 8:25 p.m. UTC
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State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but other issues remain.
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Jan 19, 2021 at 2:10 p.m. UTC
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CFTC's Latest Crypto Primer Highlights DeFi, Governance
Decentralized finance and crypto governance are among a growing list of topics the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is watching in the digital asset space, it said in a new primer.
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Dec 17, 2020 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
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Crypto-Friendly CFTC Chairman Tarbert Intends to Resign 'Early Next Year'
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert intends to leave the role early in 2021, opening the door for President-elect Joe Biden to name a new top commodities regulator.
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Dec 10, 2020 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
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Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow, Citing CFTC Guidance
Coinbase plans to suspend all margin trading contracts effective tomorrow, and will end the service entirely by next month.
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Nov 24, 2020 at 10:01 p.m. UTC
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BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.
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Nov 24, 2020 at 7:53 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
Court Enters $900K Judgment Against Crypto Ponzi Scammer on Behalf of CFTC
Venture Capital Investments Ltd. raised $534,829 from 72 victims, falsely promising to invest funds in bitcoin and other assets.
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Nov 4, 2020 at 10:16 p.m. UTC
Nov 4, 2020
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ErisX Unit Gets CFTC 'OK' to Clear Fully Collateralized Swaps
The clearing arm of ErisX got CFTC approval to diversify beyond digital currencies.
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Nov 4, 2020 at 9:11 p.m. UTC
Nov 4, 2020
Election 2020: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Industry
While neither major Presidential candidate is campaigning on a crypto platform, who they appoint to head up federal agencies will shape policy for years to come.
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Oct 26, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2020
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CFTC Issues Guidance on Digital Currencies for Futures Commission Merchants
The CFTC wants futures commission merchants to take care when dealing with customer's funds.
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Oct 22, 2020 at 2:01 a.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2020