CFTC Staff Share FAQ on Crypto Collateral

CFTC Staff Set Crypto Collateral Standards for Market Participants

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sharpened its stance on using crypto as collateral in derivatives markets, releasing updated guidance that clarifies how crypto assets can be deployed within a pilot program launched last year. A Friday notice from the agency’s Market Participants Division and Division of Clearing and Risk responds to FAQs that emerged from December staff letters and lays out the operational and risk param…

CFTC Staff Share FAQ on Crypto Collateral

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has shared further clarity on crypto collateral, aligning its treatment with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CFTC Opens Door for Crypto Collateral in U.S. Markets Regulations ETHNews

The U.S. derivatives market just took a meaningful step toward integrating digital assets into traditional finance. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released new guidance confirming that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets. This move signals a deeper alignment between crypto infrastructure and established financial systems. Crypto Now Recognized as Eligible Collater…

CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin

CFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from core market activity. CFTC Formalizes Crypto Margin Treatment With Risk-Based Haircuts Regulatory treatment of bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins within U.S. derivatives markets is evolving toward structured oversight rather […]

Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins cleared for margin use as CFTC outlines crypto collateral rules

CFTC allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins as margin collateral under new guidance, showing their use in derivatives markets.