The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced Monday that it will allow spot crypto asset contracts to be traded on registered futures exchanges, marking a major step toward federal-level crypto market regulation. The move, coordinated with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s “Project Crypto,” signals growing regulatory clarity under the Trump administration, which has advanced crypto-friendly legislation like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act.
CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham emphasized that the decision enables immediate spot crypto trading under federal oversight while inviting industry input on how these contracts should be listed on designated markets. The announcement follows recent pro-crypto initiatives from SEC Chair Paul Atkins, including efforts to clarify which tokens qualify as securities and proposed disclosure rules for crypto issuers.
The coordinated approach between the CFTC and SEC represents a major win for the crypto industry, which has long pushed for tailored regulations rather than enforcement-heavy crackdowns. “Together, we will make America the crypto capital of the world,” Pham declared, underscoring the administration’s commitment to fostering innovation while maintaining market integrity.
This regulatory shift could accelerate institutional adoption of crypto in the U.S., as exchanges gain a clearer framework for listing spot digital asset products. With bipartisan support for crypto legislation growing, the U.S. appears poised to reclaim its position as a global leader in blockchain innovation.
