CFTC staff update FAQs on registrant activities relating to crypto assets and blockchain
Primary source: Commodity Futures Trading Commission ↗
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
Summary
CFTC staff updated FAQs on how registrants and registered entities may conduct activities involving crypto assets and blockchain technology.
What it means for banks
Bank-affiliated CFTC registrants get updated staff guidance on permissible crypto and blockchain activities.
Analysis, not advice.
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