CEA 1936 Rule
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CFTC, state regulators secure $51m in California metals fraud case
The scheme targeted elderly victims by convincing them to purchase significantly marked-up silver coins with their retirement savings.
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CFTC sweeps the slate with three withdrawals in a week
In three days the CFTC withdrew three rules, citing duplication and confusion while leaving core obligations intact.
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Seven‑year forex Ponzi case ends with $3.5m judgment
A judge imposed trading bans, restitution, and civil penalties on unregistered commodity pool operator GDLogix and its founder after years of apparent misconduct and legal delays.
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US regulators shift stance in turning point for crypto policy
The DOJ shifts aim to end prosecutions over user actions and focuses enforcement on clear cases of fraud and abuse.
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CFTC releases self-reporting and cooperation rubric
Enforcement Advisory offers clarity into how the commodities regulator will offer credit against penalties for meritorious conduct. But there are concerns.
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CFTC assembles crypto CEOs to launch digital asset markets pilot program
Pilot program and collaboration with industry executives, plus leadership changes, reflect regulatory shift at CFTC.
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CFTC Commissioner Mersinger on cooperation credit and avoiding chasing trends
Mersinger’s remarks revolved around CFTC enforcement and ideas for improvement, especially in the extension of cooperation credit.
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CFTC issues final guidance for listing voluntary carbon credit derivatives
It is hoped that this Final Guidance will encourage the trading of VCCs and VCC-linked derivatives which in turn will help offset carbon emissions.