CFTC files crypto asset rulemaking with White House, pressing ahead without Congress
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The CFTC forwards its crypto‑asset rulemaking to the White House for review, bypassing stalled congressional action and signaling regulatory momentum. By submitting the proposal directly to the executive branch, the agency aims to clarify futures, swaps and derivatives oversight, potentially accelerating market compliance, boosting institutional confidence, and shaping a more defined regulatory landscape for digital assets.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission isn't sitting idle — the agency has sent its crypto rulemaking to the White House for review.