CFTC Targets Integration Risks as Stablecoin Rules Lag
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 6 min
CFTC proposed conflict-of-interest rules for vertically integrated derivatives firms, while the GENIUS Act still awaits stablecoin implementing rules and the broader CLARITY Act’s SEC/CFTC jurisdiction fight remains unresolved for token issuers and DeFi developers.
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CFTC proposed conflict-of-interest rules for vertically integrated derivatives firms, while the GENIUS Act still awaits stablecoin implementing rules and the broader CLARITY Act’s SEC/CFTC jurisdiction fight remains unresolved for token issuers and DeFi developers.
In this episode
- CFTC tackles risks of vertical integration — Investment Executive
CFTC tackles risks of vertical integration - Investment Executive Amid a growing trend towards vertical integration in the derivatives trading business, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing new rules to deal with conflicts of interest and other concerns that arise due to these kinds of structures. On Thursday, the CFTC launched a consultation on proposed new rules…
- Step Back — The Senate has passed a stablecoin bill while the broader CLARITY Act remains pending—what would the stablecoin measure actually change for ordinary holders, and which legal uncertainties for token issuers and DeFi developers would it leave unresolved?
Background sources
- The GENIUS Act: A Framework for U.S. Stablecoin Issuance | Insights | Sidley Austin LLP — Sidley Austin LLP
- GENIUS Act Stablecoin Compliance: A 2027 Roadmap for Issuers | Astraea Counsel — Chanté Eliaszadeh
- GENIUS Act Implementation: Key Proposals and What Comes Next — Morganlewis
- The GENIUS Dilemma: Innovation Versus Antifraud in ... — Pubpub
- Senate Republicans Release Updated Crypto Market ... — Dwt
- Senate Banking Nears Vote on Digital Asset Market Structure — Peter Van Valkenburgh, Jason Somensatto, Lizandro (Laz) Pieper
- Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial ... — Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2026 #4 | Troutman Pepper Locke - JDSupra July 29, 2026 # Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2026 #4 + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact LinkedIn Facebook X Embed To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: To keep you informed of recent…