Having looked comparatively at the approaches of certain authorities around the world to addressing and mitigating the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, our attentions now turn to the emerging position of regulators in the U.S., which is often considered the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency market. In the first two parts of this three-part post, we examined “cryptocompliance” … Continue Reading
2017 saw big changes regarding the way the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) considers and rewards cooperation. In January, 2017, the CFTC issued two Enforcement Advisories (one for companies and one for individuals) outlining the new factors the Enforcement Division of the Commission will consider in evaluating cooperation by those under investigation. In late September, … Continue Reading
