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CFTC Frees Non-Custodial Software Developers From Broker Rules
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CFTC's Market Participants Division issued a no-action position exempting non-custodial software developers from registering as brokers, facilitating their ability to offer trading software linked to regulated futures commission merchants and markets. This regulatory relief expands access for non-custodial software providers to connect users with regulated trading platforms, supporting growth in crypto and prediction markets.
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You can now offer non-custodial trading software without registering as a broker under CFTC rules, opening new doors to partner with regulated futures platforms. This frees you from costly registration hoops and lets you scale access to regulated crypto and derivatives markets faster.
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