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Breaking: My Forex Funds Questions CFTC’s Jurisdictions on Its Business
The defense lawyers filed a motion denying all allegations against the prop trading firm by the CFTC.
The motion stated transactions between MFF and its customers fall outside the scope of the regulator.
Wednesday, 01/11/2023 | 13:17 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Retail FX
News Nuggets | 1 November: B2Core Adds cTrader; CFTC Pays This Year Mostly for Crypto Tips
Also, Komainu to boost institutional crypto services in Japan; FINRA announced the departure od Deputy Head of Enforcement.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Wednesday, 01/11/2023 | 11:27 GMT
by
Finance Magnates Staff
Retail FX
Soros-Backed Hedge Fund Manager Convicted in Forex Scandal
The accused now faces up to 10 years behind bars.
The defense argues that Phillips did not commit any wrongdoing and was implementing a legal trading strategy.
Thursday, 26/10/2023 | 07:38 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
CFTC Issues Advisory on Enforcement Resolutions
The CFTC has issued an advisory notice addressing key enforcement aspects.
The organization emphasizes reducing the recurrence of offenders.
Wednesday, 18/10/2023 | 11:56 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
Retail FX
US Forex Brokers Report Increase in August Deposits to $525 Million
According to the CFTC, retail forex obligations in the US rose in the latest reported period.
Market share remained steady, with Gain Capital in the lead.
Tuesday, 17/10/2023 | 11:44 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
CFTC and FTC Take Ex-CEO of Bankrupt Voyager to Court for False Claims
The former CEO made many false claims to customers until it filed for bankruptcy.
The FTC already settled charges with the bankrupt company.
Friday, 13/10/2023 | 06:45 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Retail FX
CFTC Takes Action against Alleged $5 Million Forex Scheme
The alleged forex scheme is reported to have operated from January 2020 to the present.
The CFTC is pursuing penalties, restitution, and a permanent injunction.
Monday, 09/10/2023 | 06:30 GMT
by
Tareq Sikder
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Institutional FX
Modernizing Regulations: CFTC's Proposed Rule Amendments for Pool Operators
Significant changes are proposed for CFTC Regulation 4.7.
The CFTC opens a 60-day comment period for the proposed rule.
Tuesday, 03/10/2023 | 06:43 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency
Crackdown on Crypto Continues: CFTC Busts Cryptobravos
CFTC files civil enforcement action against Cryptobravos in New Jersey Court.
It recognizes worldwide assistance in the Cryptobravos investigation.
Monday, 02/10/2023 | 07:40 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
Institutional FX
SEC's $79 Million Crackdown: 10 Firms Hit with Recordkeeping Failures
The SEC charged the financial firms for alleged electronic communication failures.
The regulator discovered widespread off-channel communications within the companies.
Friday, 29/09/2023 | 20:52 GMT
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Jared Kirui
Retail FX
News Nuggets | 28 September: NiceHash Exits UK; CFTC Awards Whistleblower over $300,000
Also, ASIC secures financial penalties for reporting failures; SEC charges for insider trading.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Thursday, 28/09/2023 | 08:44 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
Exclusive: My Forex Funds Claims CFTC “Mischaracterized” Its Tax Payments to Freeze Assets
The prop trading firm filed a motion yesterday, seeking modification of the statutory restraining order.
My Forex Funds records show two pre-authorized payments of $27,000,000 CAD and $4,500,000 CAD, which the CFTC flagged.
Wednesday, 27/09/2023 | 19:02 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Retail FX
CFTC Busts $3.4 Million FX and Binary Options Fraud
CFTC highlights Patrick Wonsey's lack of credentials.
Pool participant funds mismanaged as they were mixed with Wonsey's assets.
Wednesday, 27/09/2023 | 06:42 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
Retail FX
Exclusive: My Forex Funds Claims It "Didn’t Defraud Traders"
The company shared with Finance Magnates the first detailed public comment, stating that the allegations are "grossly inaccurate".
Alex Spiro and team from Quinn Emanual retained to represent My Forex Funds against CFTC allegations.
Thursday, 21/09/2023 | 13:30 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Institutional FX
CFTC Imposes Fine on StoneX for Alleged Disclosure Breach
The fine involves alleged failure to disclose Pre-Trade Mid-Market Marks (PTMMMs) in swap transactions.
StoneX has admitted to the alleged violations, according to the regulator.
Wednesday, 20/09/2023 | 19:54 GMT
by
Jared Kirui
Regulation
What Does the CFTC Mean When it Says it Wants to Modernize Investor Protection?
A look into the latest CFTC proposal.
Friday, 15/09/2023 | 13:25 GMT
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Pedro Ferreira
FinTech
U.S. Regulator's Bold Move: Creating a Federal Registry to Fight Financial Fraud
A centralized registry is critical in the crypto space.
Christy Goldsmith Romero has been persistent in pursuing a registry.
Thursday, 14/09/2023 | 07:41 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency
Layoffs Continue at Binance.US: CEO Departs
Norman Reed assumes the interim CEO role at Binance.US.
The market share of the company shrinks amid regulatory challenges.
Wednesday, 13/09/2023 | 13:10 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency
Could CFTC’s Legal Actions Make DeFi Illegal in the US?
A look into the wild west of finance.
Tuesday, 12/09/2023 | 11:22 GMT
by
Pedro Ferreira
CryptoCurrency
CFTC Moves against 3 DeFi Platforms, Slaps Heavy Penalties
All three platforms offered trading services without holding a license.
The action indicates the regulator’s preparedness against DeFi protocols.
Friday, 08/09/2023 | 05:13 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Binary Options
SignalPush, a Binary Options Signal Provider, Fined $100,000
The platform solicited customers to sign up for its services.
Its name first emerged in another enforcement action against binary options fraud.
Wednesday, 30/08/2023 | 05:14 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Retail FX
Wedbush's Recordkeeping Blunders Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Fines by US Watchdogs
Wedbush Securities was fined $6 million for breaching recordkeeping and supervision CFTC rules.
A separate penalty of $10 million was imposed by the SEC.
Wednesday, 09/08/2023 | 06:31 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
SEC Fines 11 Wall Street Firms for Alleged Recordkeeping Violations
The companies were fined a combined penalty of USD $289 million.
Separately, similar charges have been raised by the CFTC.
Tuesday, 08/08/2023 | 19:43 GMT
by
Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency
Binance Takes On CFTC with Plans to Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit
The regulator sued the exchange and its CEO for allegedly violating the Commodity Exchange Act.
Binance is expected to respond to the complaint on July 27.
Tuesday, 25/07/2023 | 08:00 GMT
by
Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency
Celsius Hit with Multiple Lawsuits as Founder Alex Mashinksy Is Arrested
DOJ, SEC, CFTC and FTC filed complaints against Mashinkshy and the Celsius Network.
Celsius filed for bankruptcy in July 2022, citing market volatility.
Thursday, 13/07/2023 | 17:30 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
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