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CFTC Hits Wall Trying to Serve Bitcoin Fraud Summons

In new filings, the CFTC alleges that former bitcoin binary options trader accused of fraud is trying to avoid authorities.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 21, 2018

CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz has expressed approval over a virtual commodities SRO proposed by Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.

The CFTC cited a U.S. district judge's recent ruling that cryptocurrencies are commodities to show standing in a separate fraud case it is pursuing.

CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.

The CFTC's chairman said Wednesday that the U.S. is working with foreign regulators to tackle cryptocurrency fraud.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 7, 2018

A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 7, 2018

The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.

According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 6, 2018

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 28, 2018

A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 23, 2018

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