CFTC Sets New Guidelines for Crypto Margin Treatment

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced a new framework for the treatment of bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins in derivatives markets.

According to the CFTC's published FAQs, these digital assets will be subject to risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits. This approach is designed to promote structured oversight and integration into core market activity, rather than a blanket ban on their use.