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CFTC Broadens No-Action Relief for Passive Crypto Software Providers
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CFTC has expanded its no-action relief to cover all developers of passive software facilitating crypto derivatives trading, exempting them from registering as introducing brokers until formal rulemaking is completed. This broad relief reduces compliance risks and promotes faster adoption of crypto derivative products through wallets and DeFi interfaces.
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The CFTC just cleared the way for passive crypto software providers to operate without costly broker registration. You can accelerate product launches and partnerships without fearing enforcement until new rules arrive.
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