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New Rules? CFTC Chairman Open to Federal Regulation of Cryptos
2018-02-05T21:17:30.000+02:00
Federal regulations surrounding the use of cryptos could be around the corner.
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Deutsche Bank Ordered to Pay $70 Million for Manipulation of USD Swap Rates
2018-02-02T10:34:23.000+02:00
The German investment bank reportedly intentionally attempted to alter benchmark levels to benefit its personal positions.
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Convicted Flash Crash Trader Helping US Authorities Combat Market Spoofing
2018-01-30T17:21:19.000+02:00
Convicted spoofing trader Navinder Sarao is assisting US prosecutors in an ongoing case against market abuse.
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CFTC Files Fraud Charges Against Another Bitcoin Scam
2018-01-20T00:06:02.000+02:00
Nearly all of the pool money was lost.
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CFTC Files Charges of $1.1 Million Binary Options Fraud Against Bitcoin Dealer
2018-01-19T18:20:23.000+02:00
If convicted, Dean could serve up to 20 years in prison.
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Warning Shot: US Regulators Commit to Going After Crypto Fraud
2018-01-19T16:27:11.000+02:00
The SEC and CFTC's joint statement against crypto abuse includes some of their harshest rhetoric to date.
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CFTC Data Shows US Retail FX Deposits Consolidating in November
2018-01-04T00:35:35.000+02:00
FX activity amongst US FCMs was largely static heading into year-end, falling slightly in November.
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CFTC Penalizes Two Commodity Trader for Operating Illegal Metals Scheme
2017-12-21T00:52:42.000+02:00
In addition to the fiscal penalties, the cours order imposed permanent trading, solicitation and registration bans.
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CFTC Proposes Clarification on Crypto Regulation, Launches Bitcoin Web Resource
2017-12-15T22:50:56.000+02:00
These educational resources are only intended to bring clarity to the regulatory approach.
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CFTC Adds 21 New Forex and Binary Options Brands to its ‘RED List’
2017-12-15T19:19:15.000+02:00
The RED list includes brokers that are soliciting or accepting funds from US residents without CFTC registration.
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Tom Higgins, Gold-i's CEO Talks Crypto’s Trajectory in 2017 and Beyond
2017-12-12T11:19:23.000+02:00
Regarding cryptocurrencies, brokers want get to the right solution now and in the near future.
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CFTC Data Shows US Retail FX Deposits Continue to Grow, But Slowly
2017-12-07T01:52:45.000+02:00
The prospect of lighter regulations may soon revive interest in the US market among foreign brokers.
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NFA Swells Futures, Options Fees to $0.02 for Each Trade Side
2017-12-06T21:50:12.000+02:00
The latest hike marks only the fourth time in NFA's 31-year history that it has increased the fee.
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Breaking: CFTC Urges Bitcoin Exchanges Surveillance to Prevent Futures Manipulation
2017-12-01T15:48:03.000+02:00
The impending launch of Bitcoin futures contracts by the CME, CFE and Cantor Exchange are getting regulatory attention.
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US Commodity Regulator Extends Reporting Relief for Certain Swap Dealers
2017-11-30T23:32:09.000+02:00
The relevant rule concerns non-US swap dealers and major swap participants established in foreign jurisdictions.
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CFTC Hits SchoolofTrade Fraudsters with $5 Million Fine
2017-11-28T23:39:51.000+02:00
James and Renkow sold subscribers different levels of membership and varying degrees of access to trading strategies.
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CFTC’s 2017 Enforcement Actions Secure $413 Million in Penalties
2017-11-22T22:27:43.000+02:00
The report also highlights several initiatives by the CFTC focused on supporting its whistleblowers program.
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CFTC Extends No-Action Relief to Shanghai Clearing House Until 2018
2017-11-21T17:23:30.000+02:00
The announcement marks an important step towards strengthening the CFTC’s relationship with Chinese regulators.
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CFTC Fines STA Opus Fraudsters $4.5 Million for Operating Investment Scam
2017-11-17T23:44:44.000+02:00
Gerard concealed about $1.3 million in commodity futures trading losses by issuing false account statements.
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CFTC Data Shows Slight Increase in US Retail FX Deposits for September 2017
2017-11-04T00:09:53.000+02:00
The US retail FX industry has maintained a tight consolidation in September, skewed slightly positive on better volatility.
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Are the Stances of the CFTC and SEC Regarding Cryptocurrency Inconsistent?
2017-10-17T20:05:18.000+02:00
Beyond fraud instances, the CFTC does not oversee spot or cash transactions involving virtual currencies.
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CFTC Gives Approval on EU Uncleared Swap Margin Rules
2017-10-13T19:44:38.000+02:00
CFTC intends to grant relief from its SEF registration requirement for EU authorized trading venues.
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CFTC Charges Three Commodity Pool Operators with Fraud
2017-10-11T23:21:33.000+02:00
To cover up their fraud, the defendants allegedly provided fabricated account statements.
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Arab Global Commodities DMCC Settles Spoofing Charges with CFTC
2017-10-11T09:03:37.000+02:00
AGC reached a $300k settlement with the CFTC after one of its traders engaged in copper spoofing in 2016.
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CFTC Fines Commodities Pool Chief $2.1 Million for Operating Illegal Scheme
2017-10-10T19:10:40.000+02:00
ROF Consulting brought at least $2.75 million into the pool through misrepresentations to clients.
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