CFTC Releases FAQ for Crypto Assets for Registered Entities

DERIVSOURCE: CFTC Clarifies Crypto Collateral Rules

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has published the CFTC notice, a set of frequently asked questions clarifying the operational details of how futures commission merchants (FCMs) and clearinghouses should handle crypto assets used as collateral in derivatives markets. The FAQs were issued jointly by the CFTC’s Market Participants Division and Division of Clearing and Risk. They address questions raised last December by two staff members’ …

CFTC Releases FAQ for Crypto Assets for Registered Entities

The CFTC’s Market Participants Division (MPD) and Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing registrant and registered entity activities involving crypto assets and blockchain technologies under the Commodity Exchange Act. The FAQs clarify and expand on two prior staff letters: Staff Letter 25-39 — Tokenized Collateral Guidance. […] The post CFTC Releases FAQ for Crypto Assets for Registere…

CFTC Unveils Critical FAQs on Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies: What Every Registrant Must Know

Why the CFTC’s New FAQs Matter for Crypto and Blockchain In the fast-moving world of crypto assets and blockchain technologies, clear rules are key. The CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) just released new FAQs to help registrants. These cover how to handle and use the right way. If you are a registrant like a futures broker or swap dealer, this is big news. It gives simple answers to tough questions. No more guessing. This guide breaks…