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“Do not give Musk access to sensitive data,” politicians warn US regulators
Eyebrows have been raised over Elon Musk’s attempt to access federal payment systems and other sensitive information.
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CFTC acting chair Pham seeks innovation while also getting back to basics
Caroline Pham served as CFTC Commissioner for two years before being tapped for the acting chair role, and previously was Managing Director of Citigroup.
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As new US agency heads line up, the crypto sector is braced for change
From a potential national bitcoin reserve to a more pro-crypto regulatory posture, this sector is gearing up for at least some transformation.
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CFTC amends investor safeguard rules
Amendments include permitting certain sovereign debt investments and the replacement of LIBOR with SOFR.
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CFTC publishes 2024 enforcement results showing $17 billion raised in fines
The agency’s annual report highlights record-breaking penalties driven by actions against Binance and FTX.
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CFTC fines Piper Sandler for recordkeeping violations; commissioners dissent
The dissenters questioned whether the definition of “business records” has been stretched beyond usefulness.
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Election betting paused as CFTC considers appeal
The CFTC considers next steps after judge rules that event contract bets on elections are not prohibited “gaming.”
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CFTC amends QEP exemptions rule
The new rule raises capital thresholds for Qualified Eligible Persons, but comes short of implementing disclosure requirements.