CFTC Pursues Crypto Rulemaking After Legislative Setback
Following the failure of the Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted a preliminary proposal to the White House for review, aiming to establish its own regulatory framework for digital assets. This action underscores a shift toward agency-driven oversight in the absence of congressional progress.
The CFTC's filing, titled "Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets," comes after a failed cloture vote on September 15, 2026. While specific requirements remain confidential pending review, the agency is leveraging its existing authority over derivatives and commodity markets. Concurrently, the SEC has introduced an "innovation exemption" for tokenized U.S. stocks, and the CFTC has provided no-action relief for certain software providers and wallet applications. This patchwork of agency rules now defines the near-term regulatory landscape for the digital asset industry.
https://cryptovka.com/news/cftc-initiates-crypto-rulemaking-following-stalled-legislative-progress
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