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CFTC Chair Selig Unveils Crypto Exchange Rules, Praises Satoshi
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced proposed federal rules for crypto exchanges that would establish a new registration category for platforms offering margined and leveraged crypto trades. The rules include proof-of-reserves requirements and recognise delivery to non-custodial wallets as actual delivery, aiming to end regulation by enforcement and provide clear guidelines for the industry.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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You face a clearer regulatory path in the US for running crypto exchanges with leveraged trading, as new CFTC rules aim to replace uncertainty with registration and proof-of-reserves mandates. Start updating your compliance and customer contracts now to align with these federal guidelines before they become final.
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2 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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