SEC's Gary Gensler Take Note — CFTC Now Claims To Be The 'Premium Enforcement Agency' In Crypto Sphere
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced itself as the leading enforcement agency in the cryptocurrency sector, launching a record number of cases this year. During the fiscal year 2023, the CFTC initiated 47 enforcement actions related to digital asset commodities, accounting for over 49% of the total enforcement actions. The CFTC's actions include cases against FTX, Binance, and Celsius Network. The agency's assertive stance aligns with calls from lawmakers for more coordinated regulatory efforts.

November 08, 2023 | 7:32 am
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The CFTC's increased regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions in the crypto sector could potentially impact the price of Bitcoin.
The CFTC's increased enforcement actions and regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector could lead to a decrease in investor confidence, potentially impacting the price of Bitcoin in the short term.
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