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US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response

A judge in New York has postponed a decision on a crypto fraud lawsuit until the CFTC can explain how it calculated damages.

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Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

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CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation

The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.

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Cryptocurrencies 'Are Not Going Away' Says CFTC Official

Commissioner of the CFTC, Rostin Behnam, gave an address emphasizing the potential of blockchain to address issues in all sectors.

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CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas

The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.

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US Department of Justice, CFTC Probe Crypto Market Manipulation: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating cryptocurrency traders who may have manipulated the markets using old-school tricks.

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CFTC Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.

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US Regulators Say They Want to Avoid 'Hindering' Blockchain Innovation

U.S. regulators don't aim to suppress innovation in the blockchain industry, representatives said during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.

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Security or Currency? Jury to Decide In ICO Fraud Case

A jury will decide whether tokens issued through two allegedly fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) count as securities.

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CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules

Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.

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