The SEC was sanctioned for presenting false and misleading evidence in obtaining a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against a crypto firm. Judge Robert J. Shelby delivered the ruling, calling the SEC's actions toward the crypto firm a "gross abuse of power."
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In comments responding to the CFTC's proposed amendments on capital and financial reporting requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants, the IIB, ISDA and SIFMA supported the codification of certain CFTC staff interpretive letters.
The CFTC solicited public comments on a proposed comparability determination and related Order for certain CFTC-registered swap dealers domiciled in the United Kingdom and subject to prudential supervision by the UK Prudential Regulation Authority.
In yesterday's newsletter, we identified two CFTC Advisories as newly updated guidance on cooperation that can affect civil monetary penalties in enforcement actions. The updates are current, but they are not new.
The CFTC Division of Enforcement issued guidance as to the standard by which it assesses a firm's level of cooperation with enforcement investigations.