CFTC Launched Margin Pilot with Bitcoin and Ethereum

CFTC's Innovative Step

United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot program allowing digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC) to be used as collateral.

This program is aimed at approved futures commission merchants and includes strict custody, reporting, and auditing requirements to ensure the safety of collateral.

The relevant agency has also published updated guidelines for tokenized assets and revoked restrictions that became obsolete following the GENIUS Act.