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CFTC Moves to Build Federal Rulebook for Crypto Exchanges After Clarity Act Fails
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges after the failure of the Clarity Act, introducing two regulatory frameworks that would allow exchanges to register as federally supervised crypto asset markets and regulate leverage and delivery standards.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 23 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.
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You face a clear federal crackdown that will shift crypto exchanges into CFTC oversight with tough new rules on leverage and custody. Prepare to adjust your compliance and market access strategy as state-level licences become insufficient for growth.
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23 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026
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