
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn two advisories concerning cryptocurrency derivatives, signaling a shift in regulatory approach to align oversight with traditional finance (TradFi). The agency's decision, announced on March 31, 2025, indicates that it will no longer apply heightened scrutiny to these products. This move includes the withdrawal of a 2018 advisory on digital asset derivative product listings, which the CFTC attributes to increased market maturity and enhanced staff experience with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency derivatives. The change reflects a broader trend in regulatory practices as the agency adapts to the evolving landscape of digital assets.
CFTC Withdraws Pair of Advisories on Heightened Review Approach to Digital Asset Derivatives [Video] https://t.co/4Mrg2LqTZo @KattenLaw #digitalasset #trading #congress https://t.co/tRZYjpDAmI
Winding Back the Clock: CFTC Withdraws Controversial SEF Registration Staff Letter https://t.co/WnaskAK9ck #Money #Securities #Government @KattenLaw https://t.co/wSQTA4PXHN
NEW: The CFTC is withdrawing its 2018 advisory on digital asset derivative product listings, citing increased market maturity and staff experience with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency derivatives. https://t.co/iiBaAxlAkL



