CFTC updates FAQs on crypto assets and blockchain technologies
by@CFTC
Summary
On September 24, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released updated FAQs concerning registrants and registered entity activities related to crypto assets and blockchain technologies. These updates aim to clarify the investment of customer funds in tokenized forms and the use of blockchain for recordkeeping, as part of the agency's commitment to regulatory clarity within the crypto industry. The revisions build on prior guidance from the CFTC regarding tokenized collateral and digital assets accepted as margin collateral, further assisting market participants in navigating these evolving regulatory landscapes.
Analysis
Michael S. Selig: Michael S. Selig is the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He leads the agency's regulatory oversight of derivatives and related markets. Selig stated that the FAQ updates support the CFTC's efforts to deliver regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is the primary US federal agency responsible for regulating the derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, and options. It supervises market participants through its Market Participants Division, Division of Market Oversight, and Division of Clearing and Risk. The agency released the updated FAQs addressing crypto assets and blockchain technologies for registrants and registered entities. Industry Guidance: The updates build on prior CFTC staff positions regarding tokenized collateral and digital assets accepted as margin collateral to provide clarity for market participants. Regulatory Update: CFTC staff updated the FAQs to address customer fund investments in tokenized forms of permitted investments and blockchain use for recordkeeping requirements.
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