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Wire · operational-macro

CFTC Exempts Crypto and Prediction Markets Software Providers From Broker Classification

18 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

18 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter exempting crypto and prediction markets software providers from broker registration if they do not control trades, custody assets, or take volume-based fees.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 1 source has reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 18 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Crypto software founders gain clearer paths to operate without broker registration, unlocking partnership opportunities with regulated platforms. Your software must stay non-custodial and avoid commission models to keep this regulatory safe harbour.

◆ Coverage

1 source · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 18 Sep 2026

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Fintechcftccryptoregulationbroker-exemptionprediction-markets