U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets, use blockchain records: CFTC
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The CFTC announces that U.S. commodities firms may now invest in tokenized assets and rely on blockchain‑based recordkeeping, marking formal regulatory acceptance of tokenization. This guidance clarifies that digital tokens qualify as commodities under existing rules, allowing firms to allocate capital to blockchain‑secured products.
The U.S derivatives regulator is grinding away at further guidance that welcomes tokenization and blockchain recordkeeping as regular industry elements.