SEC and CFTC Open Public Consultation on Crypto Derivatives Rules After CME Lawsuit Threat
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Rizwan Ansari
Summary
Following CME Group's threat to sue the CFTC over Bitcoin perpetual futures rules, the SEC and CFTC jointly opened a public consultation seeking feedback on how digital asset derivatives should be classified, regulated, and supervised. This move signals that U.S. regulators acknowledge existing financial rules may no longer be suitable for modern crypto markets.
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· 3 pulledThis shows that even regulators acknowledge existing rules may no longer fit today's markets.
On 18 June, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and CFTC jointly requested public feedback on how digital asset derivatives should be classified, regulated, and supervised.
They said they want public input
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