Precious metals dealer charged in $61m fraud targeting elderly
Hundreds of investors were tricked into selling retirement funds to invest in a precious metals scheme that included far greater markups than promised.
CFTC should regulate crypto exchanges says Commissioner
The risks posed by cyber attacks and lack of meaningful oversight of cryptocurrencies should result in regulatory intervention, says CFTC Commissioner.
Conviction secured in groundbreaking prosecution for manipulating Mango Markets
First-ever cryptocurrency market manipulation case as DOJ seals conviction for theft of over $100m in digital assets from the crypto exchange.
The agency said a growing number of filings have failed to provide sufficient notice or compliance analysis.
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The broker-dealer failed to properly monitor more than 61,500 foreign currency wires after previously settling similar charges in 2018.
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The CFTC, through its sole commissioner, said new amendments are needed "to increase the detail and specificity of the existing regulations in order to mitigate potential risks."
Amendments will also allow certain products to hold up to 15% of their assets in securities or digital commodities.
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