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Former FTX Executive Nishad Singh to Forfeit $6.7 Million in CFTC Deal
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finalized a settlement agreement with Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX. As part of the regulatory enforcemen…
CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force to Regulate Crypto and AI
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially announced the formation of a specialized Innovation Task Force, a strategic initiative designed to modernize the oversight of the American derivatives …
SEC and CFTC Define New Compliance Framework for Crypto Fundraising
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a landmark joint document, Interpretive Release 33-11412, providing much-needed regulatory clarity for th…
US Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets
Bipartisan lawmakers in the United States have introduced a legislative proposal to prohibit federally regulated prediction markets from offering contracts based on sporting events. The bill, led by Senator Adam Schiff …
SEC and CFTC Release New 2026 Guidelines for Digital Assets
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint regulatory framework for 2026, signaling a major shift in the oversight of the cryptocur…
CFTC Issues New Crypto FAQ to Refine Digital Asset Collateral Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) designed to clarify the regulatory treatment of digital assets used as collateral. This latest guidanc…
SEC and CFTC Identify 16 Digital Commodities Including BTC and ETH
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued comprehensive interpretive documents clarifying the regulatory status of several major cryptocurrencies. …
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Over Election Bets
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action against prediction market operator KalshiEx LLC and its affiliate Kalshi Trading LLC, filing 20 criminal counts against the entities. The state alleges that…
CFTC Issues No-Action Letter to Phantom Wallet for Broker Services
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a landmark "no-action" letter to Phantom Technologies Inc., the developer behind the popular self-custody wallet, Phantom. This regulatory relief, provided…
Court Dismisses RICO Claims Against EminiFX Founder Eddy Alexandre
A federal court in New York has dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act against Eddy Alexandre, the founder of the EminiFX cryptocurrency platform. The …