CFTC to Clarify Retail Crypto Trading Rules with New Initiative
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline D. Pham has launched a regulatory initiative to bring spot crypto asset contracts onto CFTC-registered designated contract markets (DCMs). The move seeks to demystify Leveraged retail trading under existing frameworks while enhancing investor protections.
By formalizing margin and financing rules for digital assets, the Commission aims to reduce regulatory ambiguity that has long plagued crypto markets. The decision reflects growing institutional recognition of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate asset class requiring clear oversight.