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March 2018
CFCT Busts Commodity Trading Fraud
A commodities trading fraudster who used Craig’s List to entice potential clients has been busted by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
ICO Regulation is Confusing and Unclear in the US
The current state of Initial Coin Offering (ICO) regulations is one of uncertainty and lack of clarity.
Johnson Forced to Reveal FBI, CFTC, and Media Contacts
A Chicago judge forced Edwin Johnson to disclose to Igor Oystacher details of his meeting with regulators and law enforcement.
February 2018
First Crypto-currency Fraudster Busted in Chicago
A Chicago trader is the first indicted in the city for crypto-currency related fraud.
Fed Seeks Fine and Ban for Former Barclays Forex Man
The Federal Reserve wants to fine Peter Little, former Barclays head of forex trading, and permanently ban him from banking.
CFTC and FCA Sign Fintech Collaboration Agreement
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the USA and Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have signed a collaborative agreement on fintech.
Senator Cites Al Capone in Crypto-Currency Tax Question
Crypto-currency may be a tax nightmare for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and give criminals an angle even Al Capone didn’t have.
CFTC Warns of Crypto-Currency Pump & Dump Schemes
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned that crypto-currencies are vulnerable to so-called pump and dump schemes.
House Debates Derivatives
Dodd/Frank is not working when it comes to SWAPs.
CFTC Approves ICE Exchange in Singapore for FBOT
American traders will now be able to seamlessly access an ICE exchange in Singapore.
CFTC and SEC Make Budget Requests
In separate requests, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission laid out its priorities when making budget requests.
CFTC Chief of Staff Updates on Project Kiss
The progress of a project to simplify and streamline regulations at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was presented at a major press club.
CFTC Commissioner Calls for Quick Resolution of the Regulation Automated Trading
A Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner called on 2018 to be the year when a critical regulation over automated trading is finalized.
Task Force Formed To Regulate Virtual Currency in US
A cross-section of regulators has formed a task force to coordinate virtual currency regulation in the US.
How Would a Fintech National Charter Work in the USA
At the last House hearing on fintech, Missouri Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer floated the idea of a national bank charter for fintech companies.
CFTC Economic Head Say Swaps Market Not Surveyed Properly
The interest rate swap market is not nearly systemically risky as some statistics would suggest.
CFTC Nails Deutsche Bank’s Securities Division in Swap Manipulation Scheme
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission has caught a top European bank manipulating derivatives the second time in less than a week.