CFTC Takes Action to Enhance Crypto Oversight & Ensure U.S. Leadership in Digital Finance

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a comprehensive regulatory initiative for the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. This expansion of oversight follows the agency’s recent decision to allow listed digital asset spot markets on registered futures exchanges, marking a significant turning point for the industry. Now, the CFTC is broadening its focus beyond spot trading rules to address broader risks within the entire digital asset ecosystem.