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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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Joint federal-state effort to alert people about relationship investment scams
The nationwide collaboration seeks to help potential victims recognize relationship investment scams and what to do when witnessing these.
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Fraudulent binary options scheme participants ordered to pay CFTC $451m
The investment fraud, which operated out of a scam call center in Israel, stole millions from unaware customers.
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Trump nominates CFTC, OCC, and CFPB heads
Nominated agency heads promise deregulation and rulemaking clarity.
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“Do not give Musk access to sensitive data,” politicians warn US regulators
Eyebrows have been raised over Elon Musk’s attempt to access federal payment systems and other sensitive information.
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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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GRIP Extra: States sue to stop Musk from accessing payments systems, companies wind down ESG initiatives
Other news includes the UK Home Office forcing Apple to provide encrypted data, US states going after BlackRock for concealing Chinese investment, and ESMA launching public consultations related to EMIR 3.
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CFTC revamp of enforcement division is further signal of shift in focus
Strategy is to target bad actors rather than impose ‘unnecessary burdens’ on legitimate players.