CFTC Opens Door for Stablecoins as Derivatives Collateral
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is exploring a proposal that would allow tokenized assets—including popular stablecoins—to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham announced the initiative on Tuesday, inviting public feedback until October 20. “The public has spoken: tokenized markets are here, and they are the future,” Pham…