The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced a whistleblower award of over $1 million to a whistleblower who provided significant information and assistance that led the CFTC to bring an enforcement action connected to digital asset markets.

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CFTC Awards Over $1 Million to Whistleblower Who Aided a Digital Assets-Related Investigation

Final Order Issued Pursuant to Section 165.7(h) of the Whistleblower Rules

Final Order Issued Pursuant to Section 165.7(h) of the Whistleblower Rules

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it awarded over $8 million to one insider whistleblower who provided significant information and assistance that led the CFTC and other agencies to bring multiple enforcement actions. The whistleblower helped the CFTC establish that one or more derivatives market participants deceived clients about key aspects of trades.