CFTC Bans Eight People from Soliciting U.S. Retail Forex Clients
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On November 10, 2026, reports said that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) barred eight U.S. persons from engaging in related business for two years. The CFTC said the eight had solicited U.S. retail traders on behalf of unregistered offshore brokers, and none of the eight admitted to the findings of the investigation. The reports also said that the individuals collectively owed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) $650,000, and that the CFTC imposed no separate penalty. SEC filings show that KOT4X clients deposited approximately $296 million with the platform.
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- Finance MagnatesCFTC bars 8 Americans from soliciting clients for offshore forex trading services
CFTC barred 8 Americans from engaging in related business for two years because they solicited U.S. retail traders on behalf of unregistered offshore brokers; none of the 8 admitted to the findings of the investigation. The individuals collectively owe the SEC $650,000, and CFTC imposed no additional penalties; SEC filings state that KOT4X clients deposited approximately $296 million.
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