Easing regulations? More accurately, it's leaving a few more cards on the table for settlement negotiations. The defendant can choose to acknowledge or deny later, making it even harder for retail investors to distinguish between true and false.

The US CFTC announced the abolition of the settlement "no-admit" policy implemented since 1998. The policy previously required defendants to not publicly deny regulatory allegations after reaching a settlement with the CFTC. CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated that abolishing the policy will give the agency greater flexibility in enforcement settlements. This adjustment aligns with the SEC's similar policy removal in May of this year. The CFTC said that it will no longer enforce the existing "no-admit" clauses in future cases, but defendants may still be required to admit specific facts or responsibilities in some settlement cases. (Cointelegraph)