CFTC chair says agency is ‘handcuffed’ as crypto regulations stall: Report
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam hopes a new Congress and president can accelerate crypto regulations. Go to Source
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FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer
“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers. Go to Source
SEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023
The SEC is having a record crypto enforcement year, bolstered by a $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and former CEO Do Kwon. Go to Source
United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance oversight. Cease and Desist Order for United Texas Bank … Read more
Federal Reserve Cites Significant Deficiencies in Customers Bancorp’s AML Compliance
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank known for its crypto-friendly stance, were detailed in an enforcement action filed on Thursday. Kamala’s Crypto Reset: Still Loading… Please Wait The Federal Reserve’s action … Read more
Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined. Go to Source
SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year after the SEC sent Paxos a Wells Notice concerning the BUSD stablecoin, which is backed by … Read more
Opyn DeFi protocol founders are leaving crypto after CFTC crackdown
Two of the founders of crypto options platform Opyn are stepping down from leadership roles to pursue other aims, but Opyn will continue under new leadership. Go to Source
FBI searched Kraken co-founder’s home in March: Report
Electronic devices were seized from former Kraken CEO Jesse Powell’s Los Angeles home in connection to a non-crypto-related investigation into alleged hacking and cyberstalking. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
SEC Charges Crypto Exchange Bittrex With Operating Unregistered Exchange, Broker, and Clearing Agency
After the report revealing that the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the securities regulator charged Bittrex and the company’s CEO on April 17 for “operating an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing agency.” Following the Wells Notice, SEC Charges Bittrex for Violating Federal Laws On … Read more
