16 Settlements Finalized in Two Years Indicate Heightened Regulatory Focus

FTX and its sister firm Alameda faced the largest crypto-related enforcement by US regulators, with a staggering $12.7 billion in combined settlement charges. According to CoinGecko’s findings, this amount tops the list of penalties imposed on cryptocurrency companies, highlighting the regulatory focus on the now-bankrupt exchange. Meanwhile, Binance’s $4 billion settlement is notable as the…

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SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures, challenging the classification of XRP as a security. The exchange, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contests the SEC’s claim that XRP futures are “security futures” and aims to set a precedent affecting…

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SEC Flags Risks in Crypto and Emerging Tech Investment Scams

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find reliable advice. The agency is focusing on scams involving cryptocurrencies, financial grooming,…

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Coinbase Urges CFTC to Produce Documents in SEC Dispute

Coinbase seeks CFTC communications to defend against SEC lawsuit. SEC alleges Coinbase listed unregistered securities without proper requirements. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed a motion to compel the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to produce communications with issuers of 12 tokens that are central to a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

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CFTC Sues Over $3.6M Digital Asset Fraud Targeting Asian Americans

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated legal action against a fake trading platform and its associates for defrauding investors out of $3.6 million. The scheme, which targeted Asian Americans, involved soliciting funds in fiat and digital assets, with false promises of trading in commodity futures. Instead, the funds were misappropriated and diverted…

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Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’

Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns over potential overregulation. This proposed study by key financial regulators seeks to balance defi’s growth with oversight, ensuring the sector’s competitive edge and resilience…

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CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Are Vulnerable to Manipulation

Market News CFTC claims that the recent manipulation attempts on Polymarket highlight are highly susceptible. The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to suspend its election prediction market due to concerns about manipulation. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has raised serious concerns about the potential for manipulation in prediction markets, particularly in light of recent Kalshi…

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New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets

A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on digital asset regulations. The bill proposes forming a Joint Advisory Committee to unite both agencies and…

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CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency…

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Uniswap Founder Hayden Adams Refutes Claims of Charging Fees for Protocol Launch

September 12, 2024 at 02:20 PM GST updated: September 12, 2024 at 11:49 AM 2 mins read News Uniswap has never charged fees for protocol deployment, with all decisions made through community governance voting. Uniswap Labs prioritizes resource allocation based on complexity, such as integrating zero-knowledge (zk) and OP stack chains. Uniswap is focused on…

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Uniswap Labs Faces $175K Penalty for Leveraged Crypto Trades

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Uniswap Labs $175,000 for unlawfully offering leveraged and margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets. It marks the latest regulatory crackdown on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Key Details of the Case In a September 4 statement addressing the matter, the agency said Uniswap facilitated illegal…

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CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset…

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Uniswap hit with CFTC order over illegal crypto derivatives trading

Uniswap hit with order by CFTC for illegal trading in digital asset derivatives The decentralized exchange will pay $175,000 in civil monetary penalty and is also ordered to cease and desist from the illegal offerings. Uniswap has settled with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission after the regulator found the decentralized exchange had violated derivatives trading…

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Uniswap Labs to pay a fine to CFTC for illegally offering crypto derivatives trading

contributor Posted: September 4, 2024 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an order against one of the leading DeFi protocols in the crypto-space – Uniswap Labs. The enforcement agency took a hit at the crypto-focused platform because it “illegally offered leveraged or margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets via a a decentralized digital…

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$18M Recovered from Crypto Ponzi

The regulators of the United States are termed to be crucial in shaping the broader crypto market. Most of the time, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission remain in the spotlight because of their harsh actions over the digital asset market.  According to a recent press release of the…

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