The U.S. CFTC has issued an advance request for comments on possible rules for certain retail commodity transactions involving crypto assets. These are not yet final rules or immediate new requirements.
The U.S. FTC confirmed it is examining potential risks AI products may pose to consumers. The inquiry involves OpenAI, Anthropic and other companies developing AI that have not yet been publicly identified.
The U.S. CFTC has registered Coinbase Clearing LLC as a DCO. The entity may clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures, and swaps.
The Senate did not advance the CLARITY Act proposal, while the SEC, CFTC and Federal Reserve took separate steps concerning tokenized stocks, the cryptoasset market and stablecoins.
The U.S. CFTC updated its FAQ for registered entities dealing with tokenized forms of permitted customer-fund investments and blockchain recordkeeping.
The U.S. CFTC submitted proposed rules for crypto asset transactions and markets to OIRA for review. It is not yet known what specific obligations they may contain.
The U.S. CFTC has submitted a preliminary initiative concerning crypto asset regulation for interagency review. It is not yet a published proposed rule or a new binding obligation.
The U.S. Senate did not open debate on the CLARITY Act. Meanwhile, the SEC and CFTC announced separate measures under their existing authority, but these do not constitute comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation.
The U.S. Senate did not advance the CLARITY Act in a procedural vote because the bill failed to secure the required support. The SEC and CFTC are signaling further steps within their existing authority.