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6 Steps to Take after Discovering Fraud
… process . The BASIC Database operated by the National Futures Association provides information on registration and … or statements. Exchanges of digital currencies, such as bitcoin. Records of other forms of payment including … prepaid credit or gift cards, using digital assets such as Bitcoin, or making other unusual forms of payment. Don’t …
Statement of Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson Regarding Enforcement Action to Stop Fraud Targeting the Spanish-Speaking Community
… Today, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) announced … and U.S. mail, to trade, among other things, commodity futures, forex and options. Defendants solicited customers … Commissioner, CFTC, Statement on Enforcement Action To Stop Bitcoin Fraud Targeting the Spanish-Speaking Community, …
Remarks of CFTC Chairman Heath P. Tarbert to the 36th Annual FIA Expo 2020
… walk, and to go back to the roots – and the hoofs – of the futures industry, we needed to show that we weren’t all … innovation right now, and we’ve seen physically-delivered Bitcoin futures offered for the first time, and in just the … with the Department of Justice against a huge, unregistered Bitcoin derivatives exchange. This case may turn out to be …
CFTC Commissioner Pham Announces Initial Staff Appointments
… the first CFTC anti-fraud enforcement action involving bitcoin, the first ruling by a federal district court that … on international matters related to the commodity, futures, and derivatives markets. Lily has represented the … Smith Barney in institutional sales in the Fixed Income and Futures divisions; and deputy head of the Quantitative …
Statement of DSIO Director Joshua B. Sterling on Supporting Innovation in Digital Asset Products, including Pooled Investment Vehicles
… and how they intersect with our rule sets for swap dealers, futures commission merchants, commodity pool operators ( … commodity interests that reference digital assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins.  Generally, vehicles that will do … contract, swap, or other commodity interest – including Bitcoin and other digital assets.  Disclosures subject to …
CFTC Issues COVID-19 Customer Advisory on Fee Scams
… Advisory on Fee Scams Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a Customer Advisory … communicates via messaging apps. You’re asked to pay in Bitcoin or other digital assets. You’re promised or … to pay the deposit directly to the broker’s wallet using bitcoin or other digital assets. Once the deposit is made, …
Speech of Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson: Beyond Policing for Fraud: Post-Crisis Crypto-Corporate Governance Reforms
… of global financial markets. Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) announced … purchasers to take a 2:1 leveraged position on the price of bitcoin, returning twice as much returns on an increase of the value of bitcoin, relative to the stablecoin USDC, as would be …
CFTC Charges Danish Man in $1.5 Million Forex Fraud Scheme
… Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the filing of an … U.S. bank accounts to an overseas bank, and from there to a Bitcoin address for Mikkelsen’s benefit. Mikkelsen then used …
Federal Court Orders Nevada Company and its Owner to Pay More Than $32 Million for Cryptocurrency Fraud and Misappropriation Scheme
… Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that following a … solicited and accepted at least $15,815,967 worth of Bitcoin and U.S. dollars from at least 179 individuals to …
Customer Advisory: Eight Things You Should Know Before Trading Forex
… Things You Should Know Before Trading Forex The Commodity Futures Trading Commission advises the public to thoroughly … pairs or 5 percent for other pairs). Accepting only bitcoin, ethereum, or other digital assets as payment. … pairs or 5 percent for other pairs). Accepting only bitcoin, ethereum, or other digital assets as payment. …