US regulators have jointly clarified that registered trading venues can legally offer spot crypto products. The SEC and CFTC announced expedited reviews for platforms seeking to list these offerings. This marks a significant step toward bringing digital asset markets under formal US oversight.
- Major exchanges including CME, Nasdaq, and NYSE may now seek approval to list leveraged spot crypto products.
- Regulators will prioritize reviews of custody, clearing, and surveillance compliance in new applications.
- The joint framework responds to the President’s Working Group call for keeping crypto innovation within the US.
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