The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to allow spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated futures exchanges. The initiative aligns with 18 recommendations from the Trump administration’s Digital Asset Markets Working Group, aiming to modernize crypto oversight.
Under the proposed framework, designated contract markets could list spot crypto contracts—futures-style contracts that track real-time crypto prices—under Section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act. This will provide retail investors with secure, regulated access to crypto markets.
CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham stated that this effort would work in tandem with the SEC’s Project Crypto, creating a unified federal regulatory approach. She noted the CFTC’s “full speed ahead” posture under President Trump’s leadership.
The comment period is open until August 18, inviting feedback on how the new framework would interact with existing SEC and CFTC rules. If passed, this could significantly expand access to digital assets in the U.S. market.
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