DeFi Subpoenas
| Submitted | Feb. 24, 2021 |
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From: Sam Reynolds
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of any subpoenas sent out by the CFTC mentioning any of the following companies:
1) Binance Holdings Limited
2) CoinMarketCap OpCo, LLC
3) bitFlyer, Inc
4) ByBIt
5)Bequant Exchange Ltd
6) FTX Trading LTD
7) Huobi Group
8)OKeX
9) Uniswap
10) Bisq
11) Airswap Protocol
12) IDEX
13) Bancor
14) Kyber Network
15) Decred DEX
16) SushiSwap
17) DeFi Money Market
18) Chainlink
19) Wrapped Bitcoin
20) AAVE
21) Compound
22) Serum
Dates: Jan 1 2021 - Feb 25 2021
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sam Reynolds
From: Sam Reynolds
Hello,
I'm looking to follow up on this to see what the status is.
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 24, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Good afternoon Sam,
I just received a notification of your previous inquiries regarding your FOIA request. For some reason, we are just receiving them now. Do you have time for a quick call?
Best,
[cid:image001.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://www.cftc.gov/>
Catherine Brescia (Contractor)
FOIA Paralegal Specialist
Supporting the Legal Division
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
202-418-6236
Cbrescia@cftc.gov<mailto:Cbrescia@cftc.gov>
[cid:image002.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIau38HixQ$> [cid:image003.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/cftcgov__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbyGUSUlw$> [cid:image004.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbRtUjecQ$> [cid:image005.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cftc.gov/RSS/index.htm__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIaM-KcqCA$>
From: Sam Reynolds
Hello,
Not a problem. I'm pretty open next week from Tues-Fri in the morning.
Thanks,
Sam
From: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Good afternoon,
I am looping in Kyle. He will be able to set up a call with you for next week as he will handle your request.
Best,
[cid:image001.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://www.cftc.gov/>
Catherine Brescia (Contractor)
FOIA Paralegal Specialist
Supporting the Legal Division
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
202-418-6236
Cbrescia@cftc.gov<mailto:Cbrescia@cftc.gov>
[cid:image002.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIau38HixQ$> [cid:image003.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/cftcgov__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbyGUSUlw$> [cid:image004.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbRtUjecQ$> [cid:image005.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cftc.gov/RSS/index.htm__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIaM-KcqCA$>
From: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Good Afternoon Sam,
I'd like to have a short chat about your request. I've attached a link for a meeting next Tuesday morning at 10am. Please let me know if that time doesn't work for you, and I'm happy to reschedule.
If the link below does not work at that time, please call me at 505-697-9259.
Best,
[cid:image001.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://www.cftc.gov/>
Kyle Kemper
Attorney Advisor (General Law)
Legal Division
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
KKemper@cftc.gov<mailto:KKemper@cftc.gov>
[cid:image002.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIau38HixQ$> [cid:image003.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/cftcgov__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbyGUSUlw$> [cid:image004.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbRtUjecQ$> [cid:image005.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cftc.gov/RSS/index.htm__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIaM-KcqCA$>
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Join online meeting<https://meet.cftc.gov/kkemper/K4MF1TDM>
https://meet.cftc.gov/kkemper/K4MF1TDM
First online meeting?<http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidOC10?clid=1033&p1=4&p2=1041&pc=oc&ver=4&subver=0&bld=7185&bldver=0>
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From: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Good Afternoon Sam,
Something has come up and I will need to reschedule our meeting. I'll reach out with another email shortly to reschedule.
My apologies,
[cid:image001.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://www.cftc.gov/>
Kyle Kemper
Attorney Advisor (General Law)
Legal Division
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
KKemper@cftc.gov<mailto:KKemper@cftc.gov>
[cid:image002.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIau38HixQ$> [cid:image003.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/cftcgov__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbyGUSUlw$> [cid:image004.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbRtUjecQ$> [cid:image005.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cftc.gov/RSS/index.htm__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIaM-KcqCA$>
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From: Sam Reynolds
Not a problem. Can you please email me the link at sam@blockworks.co when you have a moment? The online portal is removing the attachment.
From: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Good Afternoon Sam,
I'd like to have a short chat about your request. I've attached a link for a meeting next Tuesday morning at 10am. Please let me know if that time doesn't work for you, and I'm happy to reschedule.
If the link below does not work at that time, please call me at 505-697-9259.
Best,
[cid:image001.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://www.cftc.gov/>
Kyle Kemper
Attorney Advisor (General Law)
Legal Division
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
KKemper@cftc.gov<mailto:KKemper@cftc.gov>
[cid:image002.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIau38HixQ$> [cid:image003.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/cftcgov__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbyGUSUlw$> [cid:image004.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/CFTC__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIbRtUjecQ$> [cid:image005.png@01D5DAB7.FFFE1690] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cftc.gov/RSS/index.htm__;!!PryGUe7zedMk!B1YJL4nWSqOyh79b_vG_AfgJMLnRAwaVb0u6LmwFFDLy0gD1ETN02GXP1FHGgIaM-KcqCA$>
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Join online meeting<https://meet.cftc.gov/kkemper/K4MF1TDM>
https://meet.cftc.gov/kkemper/K4MF1TDM
First online meeting?<http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidOC10?clid=1033&p1=4&p2=1041&pc=oc&ver=4&subver=0&bld=7185&bldver=0>
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From: Sam Reynolds
I got the invite, thanks very much.
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