CFTC
Coinbase Settles With CFTC for $6.5M Over Old Trading Practices
Coinbase will pay a $6.5 million fine to settle allegations it self-traded cryptocurrencies between 2015 and 2018.
Why Binance Is Reportedly Facing a CFTC Probe
The CFTC is reportedly probing Binance for allowing U.S. users to buy and sell derivatives. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential significance and impact of the news as well as the timing around Binance's announcement that former ambassador and senator Max Baucus is joining the world's largest crypto exchange as an adviser.
CFTC Reportedly Probing Binance
Bloomberg reports the CFTC is probing Binance for the same reason as the agency’s investigation of Bitmex – allegedly allowing U.S. customers to trade derivatives. Nikhilesh De discusses what this may mean for both Binance and the crypto world in general.
Binance Faces CFTC Probe Over US Customers Trading Derivatives: Report
The agency hasn't accused Binance of any wrongdoing, according to the Bloomberg report.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Clarifying Crypto Regulations
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Clarify Crypto Regulations
The proposed bill would create a working group to evaluate U.S. cryptocurrency regulations with input from the SEC and CFTC.
Crypto-Friendly CFTC Commissioner Tarbert to Leave Regulator Friday
Heath Tarbert is leaving the regulator after an 18-month tenure that included debut of an ether futures contract.
How Regulating GameStop's 'Market Manipulation' Could Harm Crypto
Calls to stop GameStop-type "market manipulation" could open the door to government regulation the crypto industry won't like.
Blockchain Bites: Canada Approves Bitcoin ETF, Options Markets Not Pricing for $100K BTC
Also: Did the CFTC "pop" the 2017 bitcoin bubble?
