White House Crypto Rules Bring SEC-CFTC Clarity for US Crypto Firms: Lawyer

U.S. CFTC moves to regulate spot crypto markets via futures exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed a new framework for regulating the trading of virtual currencies in the spot market through its registered futures offerings. The effort, Crypto Sprint as it is called, announced on August 1, aims to bring spot digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) into trading on CFTC-registered designated contract markets (DCMs). This is the first offi…

CFTC Targets Retail Crypto Clarity With New DCM Listing Initiative - Blockonomi

TLDR: CFTC proposes using DCMs to regulate retail spot crypto trading under existing commodity laws. Public comments on the initiative remain open until August 18 on CFTC.gov. The plan aligns with the SEC’s regulatory efforts to close gaps in crypto market oversight. CFTC aims to create a clear pathway for regulated crypto trading without new legislation. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is stepping into the center of the crypto de…

CFTC Announces Crypto Sprint Initiative in New Collaboration with SEC

U.S. CFTC announces the launch of “Crypto Sprint” to turn recommendations from last week’s White House digital asset report into concrete action.

LATEST: CFTC Launches Crypto Sprint To Enforce White House Bitcoin Rules

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has kicked off a new “crypto sprint” to fast-track recommendations from President Trump’s working group on digital assets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham announced the CFTC will closely collaborate with SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce under “Project Crypto,” aiming to deliver clear crypto regulations and support innovation. President Trump’s administration issued 18 recommendations for…