The #CFTC launched a three‑month pilot letting #Bitcoin , #Ethereum and USDC be used as collateral in regulated derivatives. Acting Chair Caroline Pham said the program adds “clear guardrails” for customer protection and tighter monitoring.
Key points
Duration: 3‑month pilot
Reporting: FCMs file weekly digital‑asset holdings
Custody: Strict custody and risk‑management rules
The agency also released guidance on tokenized assets—including tokenized Treasuries and money‑market funds—covering enforceability, custody and operational risk. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance and could boost institutional crypto adoption.
