Crypto Clarity Watch

CFTC Targets Conflicts in Vertically Integrated Markets

Friday, August 7, 2026 · 3 min

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CFTC proposed conflicts-and-affiliations rules for FCMs, SEFs, DCMs, and clearinghouses, sharpening oversight of vertically integrated derivatives platforms as crypto market-structure debates point more work toward the agency.

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CFTC proposed conflicts-and-affiliations rules for FCMs, SEFs, DCMs, and clearinghouses, sharpening oversight of vertically integrated derivatives platforms as crypto market-structure debates point more work toward the agency.

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  1. 6351-01-P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING ... — Federal Register

    6351-01-P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 17 CFR Parts 1, 37, 38, and 39 RIN 3038-AF76 Conflicts and Affiliations AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) is proposing new rules and amendments to its existing regulations for futures commission merchants (“FCMs”),…