BitMEX operator hires chief compliance officer amid US criminal charges
The operator of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, 100x Group, has hired a seasoned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) specialist,
Tag: CFTC
CFTC Is Waiting on SEC to Allow Futures Trading of More Digital Assets, Says CFTC Chairman
In a July 7 interview with predecessor Jim Newsome, current Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Heath Tarbert ran down a list of pending concerns …
Sri Lanka Central Bank Selects Shortlist for Blockchain Proof-of-Concept
bank has selected a shortlist of three firms to develop a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a shared Know Your Customer (KYC) facility using blockchain.
Swiss Crypto Exchange Lykke Launches Contest to Fund Tech Against COVID-19
As announced on May 19, Swiss cryptocurrency exchange Lykke will be offering four prizes totalling 200,000 Swiss Francs ($205,800) as part of
CFTC Requests Default After Failing to Find $147M Bitcoin Ponzi Operator
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested that the alleged founder of the crypto $147 million Ponzi scheme Control-Finance be declared a default. On …
US Congressman Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020
A United States congressman is the latest working to clarify determine which U.S. regulator is responsible for which digital assets.
CFTC Letter Provides Little Clarity in Telegram’s Battle With SEC
Another United States regulatory agency has weighed in on Telegram’s ongoing legal battle with the Securities Exchange Commission.
