Keep up with what's happening in the crypto world in real-time.
All Filters (1)
Uniswap (UNI), the governance token of the decentralized finance protocol on Ethereum, has posted impressive gains over the past seven days. The recent settlement with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) further contributed to the overall positive outlook.
TL;DR The CFTC has imposed a $175,000 fine on Uniswap Labs for allegedly offering digital asset derivatives illegally. According to the investigation, the protocol facilitated leveraged digital asset trading that violated physical delivery regulations under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Despite the fine and cease-and-desist order, UNI token has risen 5% to $6.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is filing charges against the firm behind Uniswap (UNI), alleging that it offered illegal crypto derivatives contracts.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order against Uniswap Labs (CRYPTO: UNI), settling charges related to illegal offerings of digital asset derivatives trading. The agency fined the Delaware-based company, operating out of New York, $175,000.
On Wednesday, Uniswap Labs, the company behind the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Uniswap, was fined $175,000 by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allegedly offering leveraged retail trading in digital assets without proper authorization.
The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger voiced strong opposition to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) decision to fine Uniswap Labs $175,000 for offering illegal digital asset derivatives trading.
Uniswap Labs has agreed to pay a $175,000 fine to settle allegations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) violation. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a warning to Uniswap Labs, citing concerns over illegal trading practices involving cryptocurrency derivatives.
One CFTC commissioner dissented, calling the action “regulation by enforcement.”
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sanctioned Uniswap Labs, the company behind the popular decentralized trading platform Uniswap, for illegally offering leveraged and margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets.
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order against Uniswap on Wednesday, imposing a $175,000 settlement fee.
"We don't wish the burden of unnecessary subpoenas on anyone," a spokesperson for Uniswap told CoinDesk.
Uniswap Labs settlement was issued a $175,000 fine for violations of the Commodity Exchange Act alleged by the CFTC.
Cryptocurrency prices remained on edge on Wednesday, Sep. 4, as sentiment in the financial market worsened.
Uniswap's native token, UNI, has seen a significant boost, jumping 5.72% in just the last 24 hours.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration.
On 4 September 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order against Uniswap Labs, also known as Universal Navigation Inc., based in New York. According to the CFTC, the company allegedly engaged in the illegal offering of leveraged or margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets through a decentralized trading protocol.
The UNI price surged more than 8% today, before witnessing a slight retreat after the US CFTC slapped Uniswap Labs with a settlement fine. In a recent update, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order against the firm for illegal digital assets derivatives trading.
Decentralized exchange Uniswap has settled with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over illegal digital asset derivatives trading. Per a CFTC notice on Sept.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an order against one of the leading DeFi
Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.
The CFTC's action against Uniswap Labs highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on DeFi platforms, potentially reshaping the crypto landscape. The post CFTC charges Uniswap Labs for illegal crypto derivatives trading, imposes $175,000 penalty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Uniswap Labs, the company behind Uniswap, has settled the charges and will pay a $175,000 fine per the CFTC announcement.
The CFTC filed and settled charges against Uniswap Labs for $175,000, according to a statement on Wednesday.
