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CFTC Staff Releases Updates to FAQs Concerning Registrants and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies

  • The CFTC released updated FAQs on September 24, 2026, concerning registrant activities related to crypto assets & blockchain technologies.
  • The updates specifically address investments of customer funds in tokenized forms of permitted investments.
  • The updates also clarify the use of blockchain technologies to satisfy registrant recordkeeping requirements.
  • Chairman Michael S. Selig stated the updates align with the agency's ongoing efforts to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.
  • The original FAQs were released on March 20, 2026, & responses relate to CFTC Staff Letter 25-39 (Tokenized Collateral Guidance) & Staff Letter 26-05 (Staff No-Action Position Regarding Digital Assets Accepted as Margin Collateral).