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Nov 1, 11:30 am

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The CFTC Has Paid $16 Million to Crypto Whistleblowers

The CFTC has paid out $16 million to whistleblowers who provided information on cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions this year. The regulator received 1,530 tips, the highest number in any year, with the majority of them involving crypto fraud. Whistleblowers play a vital role in supporting the CFTC's investigations.

The CFTC has paid out $16 million to whistleblowers who provided information on cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions this year. The regulator received 1,530 tips, the highest number in any year, with the majority of them involving crypto fraud. Whistleblowers play a vital role in supporting the CFTC's investigations.

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