CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s comments came after separate lawsuits from the CFTC and FTC were filed against Voyager and its former CEO Stephen Ehrlich.
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DOJ charges exec over ‘cherry picking’ scheme involving crypto futures
The former CEO of Systematic Alpha Management faces up to five years in prison for his role in a fraudulent scheme tied to crypto futures […]
US senators draft NO FAKES bill to ban unauthorized AI copycats
The proposed act came just hours after talks broke down between actors and Hollywood studios, with AI replicas a major friction point in negotiations.
Trader Joe’s grocery store files trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe DEX
The claims include allegations of federal trademark infringement and dilution, with Trader Joe allegedly capitalizing on the store’s “name, goodwill, and brand recognition.”
Changpeng Zhao’s tweet ‘contributed’ to collapse of FTX, claims Caroline Ellison
The former Alameda Research CEO placed part of the blame for FTX’s failure on CZ, while the Binance CEO claimed Ellison’s offer to buy the […]
House committee chairman threatens SEC chair with subpoena, but not over crypto
U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee chair James Comer thinks Genlser is stonewalling him. Crypto supporters know the feeling.
Circle admitted by judge as amicus curiae in SEC vs. Binance lawsuit: Report
The orders to pass the pending motion come just a day before the key hearing between Binance and the SEC on Oct. 12.
China opens industrial park for digital yuan CBDC development in Shenzhen
The government is incentivizing new residents to come develop payment solutions, smart contracts, hard wallets and promotions for the digital yuan.
CFTC announces lawsuit against Voyager Digital and former CEO
The legal action followed reports staff at the commission had completed an investigation concluding Stephen Ehrlich violated U.S. derivatives regulations.
Sam Bankman-Fried blamed Binance for balance sheet leak to media: Court evidence
An internal document was revealed in court showing Sam Bankman-Fried believed Binance leaked Alameda’s balance sheet to the media in 2022.