Derivatives, Legislative and Regulatory Weekly Update (September 18, 2026)
The CFTC has submitted new crypto-asset regulation proposals to the White House and issued a no-action position regarding passive software providers. Additionally, the agency finalized a new rule to standardize whistleblower awards.
Why it matters
These updates represent significant regulatory shifts in the US digital asset market, impacting compliance requirements for crypto firms and software developers.
From the Derivatives Practice Group: This week, following the Clarity Act’s failure, the CFTC filed its Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets proposal with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
CFTC Sends Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets Proposal to the White House for Review. On September 17, the CFTC filed its “Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets” proposal with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, which is a division within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that reviews federal regulations before publication. Once the OMB reviews the draft, it will return to the CFTC for a vote and public comment. It would then need another vote to become effective. [NEW]
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