October 5th 2026, 10:10 PM
US Crypto Market Takes Step Forward with CFTC's Historic Rulemaking
Key Summary
The CFTC is opening rulemaking for Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets, creating a national framework for US crypto exchanges to offer retail leverage, while Congress remains stalled on market-structure legislation.
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CFTC Makes Historic Move to Bring Crypto Trading Back to the US
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is offering US crypto exchanges a federal route to retail leverage as Congress remains stalled on market-structure legislation.Key Details of the Rulemaking
On Oct. 5, the financial regulatory agency opened rulemaking for Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (CAM), which would create a national framework for platforms offering retail leverage.Implications for the Crypto Market
This development creates a national framework for platforms offering retail leverage, potentially paving the way for increased US participation in global crypto markets.#CFTC#USCrypto#RegulatoryEnforcement#CryptoMarket