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That would be the SEC's domain. If CFTC is getting involved it's probably because they are potentially manipulating the price on a regulated futures contract.
by jboggan 9y ago
That would be the SEC's domain. If CFTC is getting involved it's probably because they are potentially manipulating the price on a regulated futures contract.
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- AlexCoventry 9y agoBut bitcoin futures didn't start until Dec 17, and the subpoena was sent Dec 6, so that would imply they're messing in futures based on some other commodity.
- jboggan 9y agoYou are correct about the dates but the regulatory planning and preparation for the CFTC regarding the futures contracts has been a long process. CFTC had jurisdiction and interest in assessing asset pricing conditions leading up to the contract launch.