CFTC Launches Crypto Sprint With Public Consultation Open Until October 20, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a "crypto sprint," marking a pivotal step in advancing U.S. digital asset regulation under President Trump's agenda. Public consultation remains open until October 2025, inviting input from industry stakeholders, investors, and retail participants. The MOVE underscores the CFTC's ambition to spearhead rulemaking for the digital economy, collaborating closely with the SEC.

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham emphasized immediate focus on spot market oversight—a cornerstone of crypto trading—alongside Leveraged and retail-facing activities. The initiative aligns with the SEC's "Project Crypto," collectively reinforcing U.S. leadership in the sector. Pham framed this as the dawn of a "Golden Age of innovation," urging a balance between growth and regulatory safeguards.