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Regulators to Keep Issuing Crypto Rules Under Existing Authority
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
CFTC Chair Michael Selig confirmed that regulators will continue to issue cryptocurrency rules using existing statutory authority, without waiting for new legislation. These rules aim to prepare for emerging financial sectors within crypto markets.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 7 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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Regulators in the US will keep enforcing crypto rules using current laws, so fintech founders must align compliance now rather than wait for new legislation. This maintains a steady, somewhat predictable regulatory environment amid crypto innovation.
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7 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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