CFTC Rule 180.1
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Agencies bring civil, criminal charges for firm’s massive carbon credit frauds
By manipulating data, QCQ Impact Investors was able to accumulate millions more in carbon credits than otherwise allowed.
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CFTC orders energy trader to pay $48m for attempted market manipulation
The CFTC alleged energy market price manipulation in this case, leading to a $48m fine and a message to other businesses about broker tactics.
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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.
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Precious metals dealers charged in fraud targeting elderly
The defendants misappropriated most of the customers’ funds and only bought metals for a fraction of the money.