Tag: CFTC
CFTC Introduces Guideline for Smart Contracts
A key component of blockchain technology, smart contracts, have caught the eye of LabCFTC, which have subsequently released a guideline for them. Disruptive technology can…
Cryptocurrency Trader Ordered to 15 Months in Jail and $1.1m Fine for Bitcoin Fraud
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an Order against a cryptocurrency trader, requiring him to pay upwards of $1.1 million and to serve…
Global Crypto Regulation Guidelines to Be Introduced by Next Year
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently reported that it will be launching its guideline for crypto industry regulations within the first half of 2019.…
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Busted! Gelfman Blueprint, Inc (GBI) to Pay $2.5 Million Fine
A complaint filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against a crypto platform and its CEO has resulted in the Federal Court ordering…
Bakkt Hires Coinbase’s Adam White as Chief Operating Officer
High-ranked official from Coinbase, Adam White, joins Bakkt as the platform’s Chief Operating Officer starting November. Changing Sides Live Bitcoin News reported earlier this month…
Crypto Fraudsters Accused by CFTC Request More Time to Respond to Accusations
My Big Coin, the platform accused of fraud by the CFTC, has requested a nearly seven-month extension on their case to sufficiently answer questions raised…
SEC, CFTC File Charges Against 1Broker, Domain Seized By FBI
Acting in tandem, both the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed charges today against 1pool Ltd. a/k/a 1Broker.com…
Industry Experts Meet in Washington to Discuss a Regulation Roadmap
Another U.S. congressman is showing his support for the cryptocurrency industry by hosting a roundtable to discuss the best way forward for developing regulations. Developing…
CFTC Chairman Advocates ‘Do No Harm’ Approach to Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) believes that the government shouldn’t stunt innovation when developing regulations for the crypto industry. Regulators can…
