Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has revealed that it has been subpoenaed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The email sent to Coinbase users did not provide much information about the nature of the investigation, but it stated that Coinbase was requested to provide information about its users’ accounts and transaction activity. Coinbase assured its users that they do not need to take any action at this time. Observers have speculated that the subpoena may be related to Bybit, a rival platform, and its CEO, Ben Zhou. It is believed that the CFTC is trying to determine if Bybit had U.S. users, which could lead to regulatory action similar to what Binance and BitMEX experienced. Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Dubai and claims to have over 15 million users worldwide. Coinbase, Bybit, and the CFTC have not yet responded to requests for comment. This subpoena is part of a series of regulatory actions taken against crypto-related firms by various federal agencies. Recently, Binance agreed to a $4 billion settlement with U.S. authorities and its CEO resigned after pleading guilty to money laundering charges. Industry stakeholders, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, believe that these enforcement actions will bring more stability to the emerging cryptocurrency industry.
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| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Geography | Middle East |
| Countries | 🇦🇪 🇺🇸 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
| Relevance Score | 1 |
| People | Ben Zhou, Alice Comfy |
| Companies | CFTC, Binance, Bybit, DOJ, Coinbase |
| Currencies | None |
| Securities | None |
