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CFTC Weighs Standalone Crypto Rules as Congress Stalls on Legislation
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is exploring standalone regulations for cryptocurrencies amid stalled Congressional legislation, with a key meeting scheduled to discuss digital asset rules and AI regulatory steps. Meanwhile, the SEC is also advancing crypto regulatory efforts within existing authority despite legislative delays.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 26 sources have reported it between 3 Aug 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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You face growing regulatory complexity as the CFTC moves to regulate crypto without Congress. Prepare for compliance in an uncertain environment where both CFTC and SEC are expanding authority independently.
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26 sources · first reported 3 Aug 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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