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Contracts involving political events in CFTC cross-hairs
Regulator proposes a prohibition on some event contracts, citing public interest considerations in preventing their listing and clearing.
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Falcon Labs illegally provided US customers access to digital asset trading platforms
The company has paid over $1.7m to settle charges with the CFTC.
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CFTC amends rules for large trader reports
The changes are intended to give the regulator better insight into large positions and exposures in the futures and options markets.
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Precious metals dealers charged in fraud targeting elderly
The defendants misappropriated most of the customers’ funds and only bought metals for a fraction of the money.
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BNP Paribas discloses SEC, CFTC probes over messaging app rule violations
France’s BNP Paribas is the latest bank to face sanctions from the SEC and CFTC over electronic message recordkeeping violations.
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CFTC roundup: the largest bitcoin fraud scheme and highest civil monetary penalty action
This week’s roundup of CFTC actions includes a South African CEO charged for Forex fraud, and details of a precious metals fraud scheme.
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CFTC roundup: assets fraud and misappropriation of investor’s funds
Two big fraud schemes feature in the latest of our regular regulatory roundups.
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CFTC requests big budget increase to tackle ‘historic volatility’
Combatting cyber risk a focus in request for financing.