CFTC Proposes Federal Crypto Rules Amid Congressional Stalemate

CFTC unveils new crypto oversight rules as Congress fails to pass Clarity Act. Regulators push for federal framework.

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) introduced a proposal on Monday to establish a federal regulatory structure for cryptocurrency exchanges that provide leveraged trading options, aiming to bring parts of the spot crypto market under centralized control.

The CFTC’s proposed measures would allow digital asset platforms to choose a federal regulatory model over a patchwork of state money-transmitter licenses. The initiative leverages the agency’s existing authority to oversee margined or leveraged spot assets, which currently fall into a regulatory gray zone.

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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig emphasized the need for clarity in financial markets, stating that the new framework would offer entrepreneurs a clear path forward. The proposal follows the failure of the Clarity Act, a major legislative effort to create a more defined legal foundation for the $2 trillion cryptocurrency sector. Analysts warn that without congressional action, these regulations may face political and judicial challenges.

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