Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTC in Bitcoin Scam

2019-7-12 21:00

Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products.

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Climate-Advocate CFTC Chair Wants To Change Bitcoin

In a recent interview, Rostin Behnam revealed that if Lummis-Gillibrand were to be enacted, the CFTC could advocate for a less energy-intensive Bitcoin.

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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTF in Bitcoin Scam

2019-7-12 21:00	United States
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CFTC Targets Control-Finance Ltd For Fraudulent Bitcoin Investor Scheme Of Nearly 23,000 BTC

US CFTC Launches Action Against Bitcoin Fraudsters A few days ago, the regulatory agency of the United States filed a complaint with the New York Southern District Court against Control-Finance Ld. Apparently, the firm defrauded over 1,000 investors so as to launder over 22,858 Bitcoin.

2019-6-18 20:52	Legal & Regulation
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ICE Pushes for Bakkt Bitcoin Custody License — CFTC Approval Imminent?

Bakkt is looking to pivot from bitcoin warehousing to obtaining its own in-house cryptocurrency custody platform, as it waits for CFTC approval for its bitcoin futures contract

2019-5-13 11:20	Markets
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CFTC Chair Giancarlo Hints at What’s Holding Back Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures

Speaking generally about crypto regulation, the CFTC’s chairman offered clues about the delay at bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt.

2019-4-22 17:30	Bakkt
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First Bitcoin Fraud Action Filed by the CFTC, Accused Ordered to Pay Over $2.5 Million

A New York federal court has ordered Gelfman Blueprint, a Bitcoin-denominated hedge fund, and its CEO Nicholas Gelfman to pay over $2. 5 million in civil monetary penalties and restitution in the first Bitcoin fraud action filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

2018-10-19 20:05	Regulation
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In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of stories related to crime from around the cryptosphere: an exchange operator pleads guilty to securities fraud, a scammer is fined over $1.9 million for bitcoin and binary options fraud,

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Montroll deceived his investors and then attempted to deceive the SEC. He also failed to register with the CFTC as a Commodity Pool Operator. He promised to convert this into fiat and invest it on customers’ behalf in a pooled investment, including trading binary options on an online

2018-7-25 18:25	youtube
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Operators of Fraudulent Bitcoin Firm Fined $1.9M by CFTC

Various firms related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have no honest intentions. This problem has plagued the industry for quite some time now. The CFTC recently scored a big victory in this regard, as The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited was forced to pay $1.

2018-7-25 17:00	Fraud
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SEC and CFTC May Approve Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs This Fall

Citing two unnamed sources within the SEC and CFTC, ZeroHedge reported on July 24, 2018, that bitcoin and ether ETFs are likely to be approved this fall. This is one of the final steps before these Exchange Traded Funds are listed on the NYSE exchange.

2018-7-24 20:45	SEC
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Bitcoin – CFTC’s former Chairman’s growing interest in BTC and blockchain

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, the former Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC], Gary Gensler acknowledged his studies and growing interest in Bitcoin [BTC] currency and blockchain technology.

2018-7-24 17:28	News
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CFTC Prosecutes Bitcoin Investment Fraud Schemer, Has To Pay $1.9 Million+ In Penalties

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken another step in its actions against Dillon Michael Dean and his U. K. -registered company The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited (TEH).

2018-7-24 12:09	News
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Bitcoin Fraudster Gets $1.9M Fine after CFTC Lawsuit

Another bad actor caught duping Bitcoin investors has felt the wrath of the CFTC.

2018-7-24 11:44	News
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CFTC Demands Almost $2 Million from Illegal Bitcoin Pool Operator

In a case that has been developing over the past few months, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken another step in its actions against Dillon Michael Dean and his U. K. -registered company The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited (TEH).

2018-7-24 00:00	Regulation
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Институциональные инвесторы снизили на 35% короткие позиции по bitcoin-фьючерсам на CBOE

С 3 по 10 июля 2018 года количество открытых контрактов по фьючерсам на bitcoin на CBOE уменьшилось с 5254 до 5225 штук. Об этом Комиссия по торговле товарными фьючерсами США (CFTC) сообщила на официальном сайте.

2018-7-16 15:35
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Количество открытых контрактов по bitcoin-фьючерсам на CBOE выросло на 10% за неделю

С 19 по 26 июня 2018 года количество открытых контрактов по фьючерсам на bitcoin на CBOE увеличилось с 5365 до 5797 штук — практически на 10%. Об этом говорится на сайте Комиссии по торговле товарными фьючерсами США (CFTC).

2018-7-2 17:31
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Op Ed: Utility Token? Why You’re Still Better Off as a Security

The SEC’s proclamation that ether (ETH) is not a security has sparked some celebration amongst the cryptocurrency community. Regulatory clarity is always a good thing, but ICO operators shouldn’t see this as a reason to put the champagne on ice.

2018-6-26 19:36	Op-ed
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Unofficial Report Confirms Tether’s Tokens Are Fully Backed by US Dollars

Tether Ltd. , which issues a stable coin allegedly tied to U. S. dollar reserves, claims it has hired Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP — a law firm co-founded by FBI Director Louis Freeh — to confirm its bank deposits and assure investors that its cryptocurrency is backed by USD.

2018-6-21 23:05	Digital assets
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The probe into CFTC Price Manipulation and what we know

Earlier, on May 24, Bloomberg reported that a criminal probe into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) price manipulation by crypto traders had been opened by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in conjunction with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

2018-6-16 03:57
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US Regulator’s Power Over Crypto Challenged in Court

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is being challenged in court over its oversight of cryptocurrencies. The defendants argue that their tokens are not commodities, with no futures contracts, which the CFTC regulates.

2018-6-14 18:10	Virtual Currency
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: How low can Bitcoin go?

On June 10th Bitcoin unexpectedly dropped 10% in less than 4 hours, leaving investors and analysts scratching their heads in search for the reasons behind the slaughter. Market Overview Today, we’ll skip all the poetic prose and poorly planned musical puns and just get down to business.

2018-6-12 03:00
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins — Обзор криптовалют — 11/06/2018

АНАЛИЗ РЫНКА КРИПТОВАЛЮТ За последние 3 торговых дня на рынке криптовалют произошли значительные изменения. Внешний фон стал негативным после того, как в СМИ появилась информация о том, что ряд бирж получил от Комиссии по срочной биржевой торговле США (CFTC), требование о предоставлении данных об операциях после старта торговли фьючерсом на биткойн.

2018-6-11 11:45	ripple

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Bitstamp, Kraken, ItBit, and Coinbase Under the CFTC Spotlight for Potential Price Manipulation

The exchanges are setting prices for the CME Bitcoin futures, and invited extra scrutiny on suspicions of unfair trading.

2018-6-11 08:39	News

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CFTC Commissioner: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies Are Not Going Away

Recent remarks from CFTC Commissioner, Rostin Behnam, reveal that US regulators are realizing that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are here to stay because they’ll “become a part of the economic practices of any country, anywhere.

2018-6-11 06:00

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CFTC Subpoenas Leading Exchanges for Trading Data

According to anonymous sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is coordinating with the U. S. Justice Department in conducting investigations into price manipulation in the spot BTC markets.

2018-6-11 22:40	trading

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