Catenaa, Wednesday, August 06, 2025- The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to allow spot cryptocurrency trading on federally registered futures exchanges, signaling a major step in integrating digital assets into regulated markets.
Acting Chairman Caroline Pham announced Monday that the agency is inviting industry and public feedback on how to list spot crypto asset contracts on designated contract markets, or DCMs, under existing CFTC authority. The comment period runs until August 18.
The effort is part of the CFTC’s new “Crypto Sprint” initiative, which follows recommendations from President Donald Trump’s digital asset working group.
The report urged the CFTC to take the lead in overseeing crypto assets classified as commodities, while coordinating closely with the Securities and Exchange Commission on securities-related matters.
The SEC, under Chair Paul Atkins, is pursuing “Project Crypto” to modernize securities rules for digital asset custody, distribution and trading.
Together, the initiatives aim to create a federal framework for spot crypto trading and improve market clarity for investors and exchanges.
CFTC officials said the move is designed to accelerate on-chain adoption in the US while addressing a long-standing regulatory gap that has left many digital asset spot markets operating with limited oversight.
Stake holders are expected to engage heavily as the August deadline approaches.
