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CFTC Sues Gemini Over Bitcoin Futures Case From 2017

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Gemini Trust Company LLC on allegations the crypto exchange’s staff misled the federal regulator during Gemini’s 2017 effort to launch trading of what would have been the United States' first bitcoin futures contracts. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the details of the lawsuit and its implications for bitcoin spot ETFs.

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Fmr CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Markets Outlook Amid Rising Inflation

On the heels of President Biden's meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z advisor Brian Quintenz discusses the need for the Fed to take an "aggressive approach" to tackling soaring inflation and the potential outcomes for the crypto industry. Plus, his bear market strategy and thoughts on Terra's implosion.

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US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading

According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the three co-founders of BitMEX have been ordered to pay $30 million for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules. “The Hash” group discusses BitMEX’s role in the early stages of the crypto space and how newer exchanges like Coinbase and Binance have dealt with regulatory tensions. 

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5 questions à Giancarlo, le «Crypto Dad » de Chris

L'ancien directeur de la Commodity Futures Trading Commission évoque la réglementation, les dollars numériques et l'inclusion financière. Cet article fait partie de la Semaine des paiements de CoinDesk.

J. Christopher Giancarlo (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Russian Crypto Miner BitRiver Hit by US Sanctions

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Russian crypto mining firm BitRiver being hit with U.S. sanctions amid the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a conversation about a recent meeting between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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FTX US to Meet With CFTC Regarding Derivatives Trades

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses an upcoming meeting between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and crypto exchange FTX US regarding their proposal to directly settle derivatives trades. Plus, insights into FTX’s acquisition of derivatives provider LedgerX.

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Le plan FTX devrait être présenté à la table ronde de la CFTC le mois prochain

Une proposition de FTX.US sur la compensation directe des produits dérivés devrait être au centre du débat public le 23 mai.

Chairman Rostin Behnam's Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is expected to hold a May 23 roundtable to weigh an application from FTX.US to directly clear customers' derivatives trading. (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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SEC Proposal to Redefine ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to expand the definition of “exchanges” and the possible implications for the crypto industry. Plus, a conversation on the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in digital assets oversight.

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FalconX Exec on BTC Slipping Below $40K, Crypto Swap Initiative

FalconX Chief of Staff Austin Reid discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin slips below $40,000 while investors prepare for Tax Day. Plus, a conversation about institutional interest in altcoins and FalconX recently becoming the first CFTC-registered cryptocurrency swap dealer. 

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