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After Binance, CFTC Warns It “Will Not Stop In Pursuit Of Non-US Crypto Entities”

In recent years, the cryptocurrency industry and its prominent figures have faced considerable challenges. The outlook for the sector doesn’t appear to be improving any time soon, according to signals from policymakers.

This week, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, garnered attention alongside his former industry rival Sam Bankman-Fried, due to charges against him and his cryptocurrency exchange. These charges include violating US anti-money-laundering laws. On Tuesday, Zhao pleaded guilty and stepped down from his role as CEO. Binance is slated to pay fines exceeding $4.3 billion, with the former CEO personally contributing $50 million.

A portion of this amount will be allocated to settle claims made by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding the facilitation of unregistered crypto derivatives trading for US customers.

CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero emphasized, “There are no pirate ships in US markets,” underscoring that access to US customers is a privilege, not a right.

Goldsmith expressed the CFTC’s commitment to an aggressive pursuit of crypto exchanges that breach trade laws. She clarified that the CFTC will not tolerate the use of VPNs or any other tactics to circumvent Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, including superficial pop-up questions merely attesting to non-US residency.

In a separate statement, CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham emphasized the global reach of the CFTC, stating, “It should be crystal clear that the CFTC will not stop in its pursuit of non-U.S. entities.”

These developments unfold against the backdrop of an ongoing case involving Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, who has pleaded not guilty to seven felony counts, including conspiracy to commit money laundering. Currently housed in New York’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Bankman-Fried awaits sentencing and faces a potential sentence of up to 110 years in prison.


Information for this briefing was found via Business Insider and the sources mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to this organization. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

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