2025-12-09
This is a big deal When you trade derivatives (futures, swaps), you have to post collateral. This is called margin. Traditionally, that means cash or Treasury securities. The CFTC just said: okay, you can now post bitcoin, ether, and USDC instead. If you're an institutional
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The US CFTC launches a pilot program that allows bitcoin, ether, USDC, or other payment stablecoins to be used as margin collateral in US derivatives markets
So Why's BTC Stuck At $90,000? Ronaldo Marquez / Bitcoinist.com : New CFTC Crypto Initiative: Bitcoin, Ethereum, To Serve As Collateral In Derivatives Trading Oluwapelumi Adejumo /...
2025-03-08
The OCC confirmed banks can handle crypto custody, stablecoins, and run nodes WITHOUT needing special approval first. This cuts red tape and is especially bullish for utility driven digital assets. 1/19🧵 [image]
Reuters
The US OCC says banks can engage in some crypto activities, rescinding prior guidance that told them they should clear such activities with regulators first
The U.S. regulator overseeing national banks clarified Friday that banks can engage in some crypto activities …