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CFTC to Push Crypto Regulation Without CLARITY Act
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CFTC will advance crypto market structure rules using existing authority even if the CLARITY Act does not pass, as the Senate prepares for a key vote delaying the bill. The agency also seeks public comment on derivatives linked to AI computing power, signaling expansion into GPU-based contracts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 19 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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You must adapt to the CFTC setting crypto market rules without waiting for Congress. This creates an immediate chance to align your compliance and product plans with evolving CFTC standards, not stalled legislation.
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19 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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