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Circle Appoints Former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert New Legal Chief

Circle Appoints Former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert New Legal Chief
Circle Appoints Former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert New Legal Chief
June 08, 2023  |  Personnel

USDC-issuer Circle has named a former regulator as its new chief legal officer. Heath Tarbert, one-time chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will...

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Report: Binance Exec Controlled US Affiliate’s Accounts
Report: Binance Exec Controlled US Affiliate’s Accounts
June 05, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite claims the companies are separate, cryptocurrency giant Binance reportedly controlled accounts at its American affiliate. That’s according to a Monday (June 5) report by...

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House GOP Crypto Bill Lays Out SEC and CFTC Roles
House GOP Crypto Bill Lays Out SEC and CFTC Roles
June 04, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

House Republicans have unveiled legislation they say fills in gaps in the country’s cryptocurrency regulations. The draft proposal, authored by Reps. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina...

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US Judge Fines Mirror Trading Founder $3.4 Billion in Crypto Fraud Scheme
US Judge Fines Mirror Trading Founder $3.4 Billion in Crypto Fraud Scheme
April 28, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has resolved its largest fraud case involving bitcoin with a fine for the CEO of a defunct South African...

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Binance CEO Hires Lawyers as Feds Probe ‘Egregious’ Conduct
Binance CEO Hires Lawyers as Feds Probe ‘Egregious’ Conduct
April 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance’s CEO has reportedly hired a white-collar defense firm amid increased legal pressures. That’s according to a report Wednesday (April 26) by The New York...

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CFTC Looks for ‘Path Forward’ in Binance Battle
CFTC Looks for ‘Path Forward’ in Binance Battle
April 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance has reportedly been in talks with federal regulators as it faces court action. “We’ve been in continuing conversations with the business to describe what...

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CFTC Lawsuit: Binance Gave ‘VIP’ Edge to Big Traders
CFTC Lawsuit: Binance Gave ‘VIP’ Edge to Big Traders
March 30, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

A lawsuit against Binance alleges the cryptocurrency giant gave preferred treatment to high-frequency traders. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Binance Monday (March 27)...

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Former Binance.US CEO Reportedly Hires Lawyer as Government Investigates Binance
Former Binance.US CEO Reportedly Hires Lawyer as Government Investigates Binance
March 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A former CEO of Binance.US has reportedly hired a lawyer. Catherine Coley, who launched the U.S.-regulated partner of the global crypto exchange Binance before leaving...

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