CFTC staff update FAQs on registrant activities relating to crypto assets and blockchain
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Executive summaryFact
CFTC staff updated FAQs on how registrants and registered entities may conduct activities involving crypto assets and blockchain technology.
Primary source: Commodity Futures Trading Commission ↗
Key factsFact
- Jurisdiction
- US
- Source
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Source tier
- Tier 1 · Regulator / central bank
From the sourceFact
“I’m pleased to see staff update these frequently asked questions consistent with the agency’s ongoing efforts to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry”
Why it matters for banksAnalysis
Bank-affiliated CFTC registrants get updated staff guidance on permissible crypto and blockchain activities.
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