#CFTCCryptoSprint #CFTCCryptoSprint:

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The CFTC, under the interim leadership of Caroline Pham, launched the Crypto Sprint on August 1, 2025, to rapidly implement the 18 recommendations from the President Working Group on Digital Asset Markets report. In collaboration with the SEC and its Project Crypto, it aims to modernize the crypto regulatory framework in the U.S.

One of the initial objectives is to allow registered platforms (DCMs) to offer spot cryptocurrency contracts (e.g., BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL), which required authorization to operate with margin and leverage. A public comment period was opened until August 18, 2025, to gather feedback on how to apply sections such as 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Part 40 of CFTC regulations.

This step represents a significant advancement in providing regulatory clarity to the crypto sector, promoting innovation, and positioning the U.S. as a global leader in digital markets.