CFTC’s Moves Toward Self-Certification Standarization for Crypto-currency Derivatives
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission took another step toward standardizing the process of self-certification of crypto-currency derivatives.
January 2018
3Red Trading Engaged in Whistle-blower Retaliation
After widespread spoofing was uncovered by an employee at 3 Red Trading, the Chief Executive Officer engaged in cutthroat whistleblower retaliation.
Expert Puts Blockchain Into Perspective
A leading expert on crypto-currency said we should all temper our expectation for the transformative power of blockchain.
December 2017
CME Disciplinary Action Raises Eyebrows
A recent CME disciplinary citation is noteworthy for what was missing and raises the specter that the exchange is playing favorites.
Indictment in Enron-Like Accounting Fraud Case
Another indictment was handed down in a burgeoning accounting fraud which harkens back to Enron.
Currency Hyper-Deflation Is Not Necessarily Good
The whole bitcoin craze may be happening based on the faulty assumption that currency hyper-deflation is any better than currency hyper-inflation.
CBO Gives Thumbs Up to CRT Markets
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) gave a thumbs up to the mortgage Credit Risk Transfer market.
Bitcoin is a Fad, and That’s a Problem
Crypto-currencies are all the rage and that’s a problem.
ASIC – Interactive Brokers LLC pays $250,000 infringement notice penalty
Interactive Brokers LLC ('Interactive') has paid a penalty of $250,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel ('the MDP').
Fiduciary Rule Repeal Bill Scored by CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has scored a bill which would repeal the controversial fiduciary rule.
ASIC broadens fintech cooperation with Canadian regulators
ASIC has today announced a Cooperation Agreement with Canadian regulators on fintech cooperation.
ASIC’s regulatory sandbox proposal to remain unchanged
ASIC has today released a review of its regulatory sandbox, introduced in December 2016.
CFTC Staffers Explain How New Bitcoin Product Was Approved
In the latest Commodities Futures Trading Commission podcast, several CFTC staffers discussed how the CME and CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) bitcoin futures got approved.
Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan
Speech by Board Member Takako Masai in Hyogo on Dec.
Paths to Mortgage Securitization Reform Discussed in House
While mortgage securitization is critical to house financing reform, the path to get there remains a matter of debate.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.