US CFTC Releases Cryptocurrency Assets and Blockchain Business FAQ, Clarifies Compliance Guidance Framework

Gate News: On March 21, the Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, announced on the X platform that the agency has issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document regarding cryptocurrency assets and blockchain-related activities, providing clearer compliance guidance for registered institutions and trading entities. The FAQ covers key topics such as tokenized collateral and digital assets used as margin, and includes additional explanations of two previously issued staff letters — the Tokenized Custody Guidance and the Digital Asset Margin No-Action Letter — aiming to create a more defined operational framework for market participants. Mike Selig emphasized that as “Project Crypto” becomes a joint initiative between the CFTC and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this move will promote clarity and standardization in crypto regulation.

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