CFTC seeking $572M from BTC scam Control-Finance
The U.S. regulator is seeking over $572 million from the operator of BTC scam Control-Finance in restitution and penalty.
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Abra halts unregistered stock swaps after SEC, CFTC crackdown
Abra has settled with both SEC and CFTC for a total of $300,000, and did so without confirming or denying the alleged charges.
CFTC, South Korea crack down on fraud crypto scheme
The CFTC and the South Korean gov’t are pursuing Ben Reynolds, the operator behind Control-Finance crypto scam who’s vanished since he defrauded 1,000+ clients.
US regulators team up with UK FCA for global fintech sandbox
The regulators joined the initiative in a bid to provide better regulatory clarity and identify the opportunities and challenges facing the market.
CFTC chair: regulators are ‘four years behind’ on blockchain tech
Giancarlo wants the Congress to make it easier for the CFTC to participate in blockchain testing programs.
Anonymous Bitfinex critic hires lawyer after receiving threats
Longtime blogger Bitfinex'ed is preparing for a possible legal face-off with cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex.