CFTC Clears Bank-Issued Stablecoins for Futures Margin
On Feb 6, the #CFTC updated guidance allowing national trust bank stablecoins as margin collateral in futures trading.
š¹ Bank-issued stablecoins now accepted as customer margin
š¹ BTC, ETH & stablecoins eligible as derivatives collateral
š¹ Aligns with GENIUS Act (signed July 2025)
š¹ Strict reporting requirements for firms
š CFTC Chairman Selig called it a milestone for "America's global leadership in stablecoin innovation."
š Senator Lummis also urged banks to embrace stablecoins for faster, cheaper payments instead of resisting them.
#Stablecoins are becoming the backbone of institutional crypto.
