Learn & Protect

CFTC’s fraud awareness and prevention program educates market users and participants on investment risks and how to spot frauds.

Binary options can be traded on regulated exchanges in the United States. But there are many other websites that operate illegally and commit fraud. Learn how these frauds lure in smart investors through a number of deceptive sales tactics, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself.

Resources for market participants and customers on virtual currency and the CFTC's role in oversight of this emerging innovation.

LabCFTC is the focal point for the CFTC’s efforts to promote responsible financial technology (FinTech) innovation and fair competition for the benefit of the American public. LabCFTC is designed to be the hub for the agency’s engagement with the FinTech innovation community.

The Registration Deficient List, or RED List, was created to inform customers about unregistered foreign entities. Generally, foreign entities that solicit you to trade are required to register with the CFTC, which means they are subject to CFTC regulations and oversight. Check the list before you trade.

If you have information about a violation or suspicious activities, inform CFTC.

Learn more about the Futures market and the role CFTC plays in regulating it.

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