CFTC Launches Crypto Rules as Congress Stalls
CFTC Kicks Off Crypto Rulemaking, Bypassing a Stalled Congress
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has begun work on crypto-related rules, moving ahead as efforts in Congress remain stalled.
The development places the CFTC at the center of the United States’ continuing effort to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Rather than waiting for new legislation, the agency is using its existing rulemaking process to advance policy in the sector.
The move matters because congressional action has been a key part of the broader debate over how crypto markets should be regulated. With that process delayed, agency-led rulemaking could shape requirements and oversight before lawmakers reach agreement on comprehensive legislation.
