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The Whistleblower Office of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an alert Thursday asking for help from whistleblowers to stop fraud and manipulation involving virtual currencies.
The CFTC pays rewards for original information that leads to a successful enforcement action with more than $1 million in penalties.… Continue Reading
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a proposed “BitLicense” regulatory framework for virtual currency businesses Thursday, and is asking for public comments on the plan.
The framework includes consumer protection, anti-money laundering and cybersecurity rules specific to virtual currency firms.… Continue Reading
On November 14, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced that it will hold a public hearing on virtual currency regulation soon (date to be determined) in New York City.… Continue Reading
The Department of Justice is focused on deterring and prosecuting criminals who use virtual currency to hide money connected to criminal or terrorist acts, said acting assistant attorney general, Mythili Raman on Monday.… Continue Reading