# CTFC slammed for ‘blatant regulation by enforcement’ over Ooki DAO case

# CTFC slammed for ‘blatant regulation by enforcement’ over Ooki DAO case

” CTFC slammed for ‘blatant regulation by enforcement’ over Ooki DAO case “ The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sparked strong criticism from the community after filing a federal civil enforcement action against members of decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO over digital asset trading violations. In a Sept. 22 release, the CFTC stated that…

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# Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler

# Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler

” Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler “ Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake may have placed the cryptocurrency back in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Speaking to reporters after the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. 15, SEC chairman Gary Gensler reportedly said that cryptocurrencies and intermediaries that allow holders to “stake” their…

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# How does high-frequency trading work on decentralized exchanges?

# How does high-frequency trading work on decentralized exchanges?

” How does high-frequency trading work on decentralized exchanges? “ Following the decentralized finance (DeFi) boom of 2020, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) solidified their place in the ecosystems of both cryptocurrency and finance. Since DEXs are not as heavily regulated as centralized exchanges, users can list any token they want.  With DEXs, high-frequency traders can make…

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# ‘We’re not giving crypto a pass’ on enforcement action, says SEC’s Gurbir Grewal

# ‘We’re not giving crypto a pass’ on enforcement action, says SEC’s Gurbir Grewal

” ‘We’re not giving crypto a pass’ on enforcement action, says SEC’s Gurbir Grewal “ Gurbir Grewal, the enforcement director for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, said the financial regulator will continue to investigate and bring enforcement actions against crypto firms, despite the narrative of “picking winners and losers” and “stifling innovation.” In…

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