The Registration Deficient List, also called the RED List, contains names of foreign entities that appear to be acting in a capacity that requires registration with the CFTC, but they are NOT registered with the CFTC.
The inclusion of an entity’s name on the RED List does not mean that the CFTC or a court has concluded that a violation of any provision of the Commodity Exchange Act or the Commission’s Regulations has occurred. However, you should be cautious of unregistered firms or individuals when participating in products or markets that historically have seen a large number of fraud complaints — these include binary options, forex, digital currencies, commodity pools, and precious metals.
Check the list before you trade.