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LEGAL

Senate Bill Classifying Bitcoin As A Digital Commodity To Be Introduced Today: Report

Shawn Amick -
The bill seeks to empower the CFTC to regulate bitcoin as a digital commodity while excluding securities from also falling under the same category.
LEGAL

Climate-Advocate CFTC Chair Wants To Change Bitcoin

Namcios -
In a recent interview, Rostin Behnam revealed that if Lummis-Gillibrand were to be enacted, the CFTC could advocate for a less energy-intensive Bitcoin.
BUSINESS

Winklevoss-Owned Bitcoin Exchange Gemini Being Sued By Regulators

Shawn Amick -
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, is being sued by the CFTC on allegations of false statements made to obtain certification for bitcoin futures contracts.
BUSINESS

Former CFTC Chair: A Bitcoin ETF Would Be Good For Investors And Regulators

Namcios -
Timothy Massad delineates the case for the SEC to approve a bitcoin ETF, something he claims could benefit retail investors and regulators.
BUSINESS

CFTC Investigates Binance Over Concerns That U.S. Traders Illegally Utilized Platform

BtcCasey -
The CFTC is investigating major cryptocurrency exchange Binance over concerns U.S. users bought and sold derivatives without approval.
MARKETS

Bakkt to Launch Options on Bitcoin Futures in December

Landon Manning -
After a less than stellar start for its bitcoin futures product, Bakkt will be adding regulated options on December 9, 2019.
MARKETS

Bakkt Sets September Launch Date for Bitcoin Futures

Jimmy Aki -
Long-anticipated, physically delivered bitcoin futures from Bakkt are forthcoming following regulatory progress.
BUSINESS

CipherTrace’s Cryptocurrency AML Report Details $4.3 Billion in Schemes

Landon Manning -
The digital security firm has compiled some of cryptocurrency’s most recent exit scams and frauds.
BUSINESS

CFTC Opens Probe Into BitMEX Over U.S. Trader Accounts

Colin Harper -
The CFTC investigation into BitMEX is the latest in a wider trend of U.S. regulators ramping up scrutiny of cryptocurrency companies.
BUSINESS

Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams

Colin Harper -
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission had a message for conference goers at Consensus 2019: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know.
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