CFTC Pilots New Framework in Stablecoin Oversight
by aria-crypto.com
February 7, 2025 at 23:47
CFTC Pilots New Framework in Stablecoin Oversight
CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham has initiated a CEO Forum to pilot a new program focusing on the regulation of stablecoins, termed a "regulatory sandbox." This innovative move was borne out of a proposal Pham introduced earlier in 2023 and has now materialized with the recent resignation of the prior Chair. The forum includes top executives from major crypto firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, MoonPay, and Ripple. These discussions aim at exploring new policies specific to tokenized non-cash collateral and stablecoins, providing these companies with a significant say in shaping future regulations. Pham voiced her enthusiasm about leading the charge in U.S. digital asset market innovation under the current administration, aiming to ensure the US remains at the forefront of economic opportunity. The inclusion of various crypto leaders in this regulatory process underscores a strategic move to harmonize and clarify regulatory frameworks as the crypto landscape evolves. This initiative not only marks a step forward in collaborative regulation but may also herald a shift in how crypto regulations are enforced, especially with recent political developments potentially positioning the CFTC as the primary crypto regulatory authority.
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