U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Recent News About U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair: 'I will be stepping down from my position'
Chairman Rostin Behnam announced he would be stepping down from his position at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), effective January 20.
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Rostin Behnam announces departure from CFTC after seven years
After more than seven years with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Chairman Rostin Behnam has announced his decision to step down from his position on January 20th, with his final day at the Commission being February 7th.
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Gemini to pay $5M over CFTC allegations of misleading regulators
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that Gemini Trust Company will pay a $5 million penalty to settle claims of providing false information to regulators.
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CFTC committee advances key market risk reports amid regulatory updates
The Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) convened on December 10, 2024, to advance three sets of recommendations for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's consideration.
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Pastor charged with $5.9M fraud in alleged crypto marketing scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a civil enforcement action against Francier Obando Pinillo in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
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CFTC schedules Market Risk Advisory Committee meeting for December 10
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, who sponsors the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC), has announced a public meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024.
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Commissioners Mersinger and Uyeda to discuss finance regulation at Wharton forum
CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda are set to engage in a fireside chat titled "Financial Regulators Leading in the Digital Age."
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Federal court orders over $2 million payment for commodity pool fraud
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has issued a consent order against Marcus Todd Brisco from Hawaii.
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CFTC reports record $17.1 billion monetary relief for fiscal year 2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced record monetary relief of over $17.1 billion for fiscal year 2024.
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Crypto analyst: CFTC accepting tokenized collateral would be a 'boon for the digital assets market'
Crypto analyst Mr. Legend said if the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) were to approve using digital assets as trading collateral, it would be a "boon for the digital assets market.'
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Commissioner Pham to Speak at 49th IOSCO Annual Meeting 2024
Commissioner Caroline D. Pham will speak at a Regulatory Workshop titled “New SupTech: Exchange of Experiences” at the 49th Annual Meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
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Commissioner Johnson to Participate in Regulatory Workshop at IOSCO Annual Meeting in Athens
Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to participate in a Regulatory Workshop titled "Retail Investor Protection in a Digital World: Finfluencers, Gamification and the Evolving Trading Landscape" at the IOSCO Annual Meeting in Athens on May 27, 2024. The workshop is part of the IOSCO 2024 Greece program, as announced in the event details.The workshop will take place at 11:00 a.m. local time in Athens, which corresponds to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The IOSCO Annual Meeting itself will be held in Athens, Greece.The participation of Commissioner Johnson in this workshop...
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Commissioner Pham to discuss digital finance at IOSCO annual meeting
On May 29, 2024, Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to participate in a panel discussion at the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) Public Conference during the IOSCO Annual Meeting. The panel, titled "Digital Finance, Fintech and Crypto Assets: Supervision Challenges and Experiences Including Issues relating to Sustainability," will delve into the complexities of digital finance supervision and related sustainability issues.
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Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to speak at Financial Times' Moral Money Summit
The Financial Times' Moral Money Summit will feature a keynote interview with Commissioner Goldsmith Romero. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9:10 am to 9:30 am London/BST or 4:10 am to 4:30 am USA/EDT. The venue for the summit is The Biltmore Mayfair, located at 44 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 2HP, United Kingdom. For more information about the event, interested parties can visit https://moralmoneyeurope.live.ft.com/home.
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Commissioner Pham to Speak at City Week 2024
Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to speak at a featured fireside chat on the CFTC’s role in regulating digital assets at City Week 2024. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (London/GMT) and 6:00 a.m. (USA/EDT). The location for the event is Guildhall Gresham Street London EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom.
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Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to discuss international finance at City Week 2024
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion on international financial regulation at City Week 2024. The event will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024.
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Commissioner Romero to address NFA's Board of Directors spring meeting
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is scheduled to address the National Futures Association’s (NFA) Board of Directors at their Spring meeting. The event will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm (EDT). The venue for this significant gathering is the St Regis, located at 923 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006.
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Commissioner Pham to participate in 2024 Digital Chamber Blockchain Summit
Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to participate in a panel discussion titled "Working Together: CFTC and SEC" at the Digital Chamber's 2024 Blockchain Summit. She will be sharing the stage with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Pierce.
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CFTC charges Agridime with fraudulent cattle scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Agridime LLC, a Texas corporation, and its co-founders, Joshua Link of Gilbert, Arizona and Jed Wood of Ft. Worth, Texas. The defendants are accused of defrauding thousands of customers across at least 14 states by soliciting, accepting, and using customer funds to pay undisclosed commissions and using later customers' funds to pay profits to earlier customers.
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Commissioner Goldsmith Romero to Participate on an Artificial Intelligence Panel at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ Legislative Leadership Summit
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is set to participate on an AI panel at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) at the 2024 Legislative Leadership Summit. The panel, titled "How AI is Changing the World," will take place on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm (EDT) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001.Romero's insights on the topic will be shared alongside other experts in the field during the summit, providing valuable perspectives on the impact of artificial...