🌟 #CFTCCryptoSprint : Accelerating the Regulation of Digital Assets in the USA

Acting Chairwoman Caroline D. Pham launched the "Crypto Sprint" initiative on August 1, 2025, marking a decisive step in implementing the recommendations of the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The goal: to transform the United States into the "global crypto capital" by collaborating with the SEC (Project Crypto) and providing the regulatory clarity long awaited by the industry.

🔑 Key Pillars of the Initiative:

1. Spot Trading on Regulated Markets

The CFTC is exploring the listing of spot contracts for crypto assets on regulated futures exchanges (Designated Contract Markets). This model, based on the Commodity Exchange Act, allows for retail protection under federal oversight.

2. Clarification of CFTC vs. SEC Jurisdiction

The Sprint aims to delineate responsibilities: the CFTC will regulate non-security digital assets (e.g., BTC, ETH), while the SEC will focus on tokens that resemble securities. Collaboration between agencies reduces overregulation.

3. Regulatory Sandbox for Innovation

Experimental frameworks (regulatory sandbox) for DeFi, tokenization, and perpetual derivatives are being tested, already operated 24/7 on CFTC markets.

⏳ Urgency and Impact:

- Public consultation period: Stakeholders can submit feedback until August 18, 2025, with suggestions regarding spot regulation.

- Related legislation: The Sprint complements the GENIUS Act (the federal framework for stablecoins) and paves the way for the CLARITY Act, which defines digital assets as securities or commodities.

- Market reaction: The initiative boosts institutional confidence, reflected in the increase of the global crypto market capitalization above 4 trillion USD.

💎Conclusion:

Crypto Sprint represents the most coordinated regulatory action in the USA in the history of digital assets. It combines speed, clarity, and openness, providing a global model for balancing innovation and investor protection.