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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.
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CFTC approves final rule to bring clarity to self-certification
The amendments clarify what is required of registered entities as they self-certify compliance with laws and regulations.
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Federal court rules that Kalshi can host election bets
Kalshi has defeated the CFTC in its bid to list elections as event contracts.