Week of May 25 – May 31, 2026

**Weekly Compliance Brief: May 25 – May 31, 2026**

This week, a total of 28 enforcement actions resulted in fines amounting to €1,120,680. The dominant theme is a significant focus on policy enforcement, particularly from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) in Peru, which accounted for 15 actions. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) followed with 8 actions, including a notable insider trading case involving a Google employee.

Breaking down the enforcement actions, operators faced 4 fines, while policy-related actions constituted the majority at 10. The CFTC's substantial fine of €1,120,000 against Michele Spagnuolo for insider trading highlights the regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. Meanwhile, MINCETUR's actions included the suspension of illegal gambling establishments and the extension of deadlines for environmental compliance, reflecting a proactive stance on both illegal operations and regulatory alignment. The UK Gambling Commission also made headlines with arrests related to illegal gambling activities.

Looking ahead, compliance officers should monitor ongoing developments from MINCETUR, particularly regarding the implementation of new policies and environmental regulations. Additionally, the CFTC's recent policy statement on perpetual contracts may signal upcoming changes in the regulatory landscape for derivatives linked to cryptocurrencies.

*Bottom line: Regulatory scrutiny remains high, with a clear emphasis on policy enforcement and illegal gambling operations.*