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Coinbase Settles With CFTC for $6.5M Over Old Trading Practices

Coinbase will pay a $6.5 million fine to settle allegations it self-traded cryptocurrencies between 2015 and 2018.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (center)

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BitMEX Founder Ben Delo Surrenders to US Authorities

Delo was released on a $20 million bond.

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo surrendered to authorities Monday.

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Why Binance Is Reportedly Facing a CFTC Probe

The CFTC is reportedly probing Binance for allowing U.S. users to buy and sell derivatives. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential significance and impact of the news as well as the timing around Binance's announcement that former ambassador and senator Max Baucus is joining the world's largest crypto exchange as an adviser.

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CFTC Reportedly Probing Binance

Bloomberg reports the CFTC is probing Binance for the same reason as the agency’s investigation of Bitmex – allegedly allowing U.S. customers to trade derivatives. Nikhilesh De discusses what this may mean for both Binance and the crypto world in general.

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Binance Faces CFTC Probe Over US Customers Trading Derivatives: Report

The agency hasn't accused Binance of any wrongdoing, according to the Bloomberg report.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Clarifying Crypto Regulations

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.

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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Clarify Crypto Regulations

The proposed bill would create a working group to evaluate U.S. cryptocurrency regulations with input from the SEC and CFTC.

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.)

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Crypto-Friendly CFTC Commissioner Tarbert to Leave Regulator Friday

Heath Tarbert is leaving the regulator after an 18-month tenure that included debut of an ether futures contract.

CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert

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How Regulating GameStop's 'Market Manipulation' Could Harm Crypto

Calls to stop GameStop-type "market manipulation" could open the door to government regulation the crypto industry won't like.

"The Procession of the Trojan Horse in Troy" by Domenico Tiepolo (1773)