Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Permanently Banned From CFTC-Regulated Markets
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2025.
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The CFTC resolved its civil action against Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, with a consent order imposing a permanent trading and registration ban.
Read full articleCelsius founder Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2025.
The world's largest derivatives exchange operator said Wednesday it will sue the CFTC over the agency's approval of Kalshi's bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the contracts should be classified as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act.
The SEC and CFTC are asking for public comment on swap definitions as the market debates where perpetual futures and event-based products fit.
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The CFTC and SEC issued a joint request for public comment on swaps. The agencies want to clarify derivatives definitions in the Dodd-Frank Act. Feedback is requested on new products like prediction market event contracts. In a significant regulatory move, federal agencies are opening the floor to market participants to redefine digital asset derivatives rules. […] The post CFTC, SEC Seek Public Input as CME Lawsuit Challenges Swaps Rules appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.
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CFTC and SEC seek public input on swaps definitions as CME sues the CFTC over crypto perpetual futures approvals and Kalshi products.