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CFTC Previews Regulation CTX and CAM: A Federal Charter for Crypto Exchanges, With ...
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CFTC has previewed two proposed regulations, CTX and CAM, that establish an optional federal licensing framework for crypto exchanges offering leveraged, margined, or financed spot crypto transactions to retail customers. The proposal scopes these transactions under federal oversight when leverage is involved, while spot-only exchanges without leverage can remain under state licensing. Key regulatory details, including customer asset segregation and bankruptcy treatment, remain open for comment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
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The CFTC is creating a federal path for crypto exchanges to offer leveraged spot trading, forcing you to choose between state or federal charters if you want to serve US retail customers. Plan now for compliance under these rules to secure market access before they come into effect.
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3 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 8 Oct 2026
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