The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced an award of approximately $250,000 to a whistleblower who provided significant information that caused the CFTC to open an investigation. The whistleblower also provided substantial assistance to staff throughout the investigation. The award was reduced, however, because the whistleblower did not promptly report the violations.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced an award of approximately $3 million to a whistleblower whose specific, credible, and timely tip led the CFTC to open an investigation and ultimately bring a successful enforcement action.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced an award of nearly $200 million to a whistleblower whose specific, credible, and timely original information significantly contributed to an already open investigation and led to a successful enforcement action, as well as to the success of two related actions, by a U.S. federal regulator and a foreign regulator.

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CFTC Awards Nearly $200 Million to a Whistleblower

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

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