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Scope LevelNational
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Last Update2025-12-08
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Event Overview
The introduction of a digital asset pilot program by the CFTC signals a shift towards modernizing financial regulations. This move aims to integrate specific cryptocurrencies as collateral in derivatives, reflecting an adaptation to emerging technologies and market demands.
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CFTC Launches Digital Asset Pilot Program
CFTC Acting Chair Caroline D Pham announced the launch of a digital asset pilot program. This program allows specific digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC, to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. The CFTC also issued related guidelines and revoked outdated regulatory requirements that were made obsolete by the enactment of the Genius Act.