CFTC Permits U.S. Commodities Firms to Invest in Tokenized Assets and Use Blockchain Records
Source Summary
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued guidance permitting commodities firms to invest in tokenized assets and maintain blockchain-based records. The regulator is advancing further guidance that establishes tokenization and blockchain recordkeeping as standard industry practices.
Why it matters
This guidance signals regulatory acceptance of blockchain and tokenization in U.S. commodities markets, reducing legal uncertainty for firms adopting these technologies.
