CFTC Staff Issues FAQs on Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies

CFTC Press Releases

Published March 20th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The CFTC staff has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide further clarity on registrant and registered entity activities related to crypto assets and blockchain technologies. These FAQs build upon previous staff guidance concerning tokenized collateral and digital assets accepted as margin collateral.

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What changed

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Market Participants Division and Division of Clearing and Risk have issued new FAQs addressing activities involving crypto assets and blockchain technologies. These FAQs are intended to clarify guidance previously provided in CFTC Staff Letter 25-39 (Tokenized Collateral Guidance) and CFTC Staff Letter 26-05 (Staff No-Action Position Regarding Digital Assets Accepted as Margin Collateral).

These FAQs offer non-binding interpretations and are designed to assist registered entities and market participants in understanding their obligations and permissible activities concerning digital assets. Compliance officers should review these FAQs to ensure their firm's practices align with the staff's current interpretations, particularly regarding the use of crypto assets as collateral for margin requirements.

What to do next

Review CFTC Staff FAQs on crypto assets and blockchain technologies
Assess current firm practices against the guidance provided in the FAQs
Consult prior CFTC staff letters 25-39 and 26-05 for context

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Release Number 9200-26

CFTC Staff Issues FAQs Concerning Registrant and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies

March 20, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division and Division of Clearing and Risk today published responses to frequently asked questions concerning registrant and registered entity activities relating to crypto assets and blockchain technologies.

The responses provide further clarity to market participants on topics addressed in CFTC Staff Letter 25-39 (Tokenized Collateral Guidance) and CFTC Staff Letter 26-05 (Staff No-Action Position Regarding Digital Assets Accepted as Margin Collateral).

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