How is BankmanFried and FTX being sued by the CFTC for violations in the cryptocurrency industry?

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• Dec 16, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As an expert in the cryptocurrency industry, I can shed some light on this. The CFTC, the regulatory body overseeing derivatives markets, has filed a lawsuit against BankmanFried, the founder of FTX, and FTX itself. The lawsuit alleges that FTX allowed US customers to trade cryptocurrency derivatives without proper registration, which is a violation of the Commodity Exchange Act. BankmanFried and FTX are accused of offering illegal off-exchange financed retail commodity transactions. The CFTC is seeking penalties, disgorgement of profits, and trading bans. This case underscores the importance of complying with regulatory requirements in the cryptocurrency industry to avoid legal troubles.
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