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Recent News About U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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Brian Young appointed director of enforcement at CFTC
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has announced that Brian Young will take on the role of Director of Enforcement.
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CFTC launches campaign against online relationship investment scams
In a coordinated effort, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach has launched a national campaign to raise awareness about relationship investment scams.
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CFTC acknowledges departure of former chairman Rostin Behnam
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham and Commissioners Kristin N. Johnson, Christy Goldsmith Romero, and Summer K. Mersinger have issued a statement recognizing the service of former Chairman Rostin Behnam.
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Mersinger and Peirce to discuss post-election cryptocurrency developments
Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce are set to engage in a fireside chat at the "Cryptocurrency After the Election" event organized by the Federalist Society.
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CFTC acting chairman announces public roundtables on market innovation
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has announced the initiation of public roundtables focused on innovation and market structure.
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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.