The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to provide notice of, and seek public comment regarding, its intent to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework comprised of fit-for-purpose rules concerning section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act and retail commodity transactions described thereunder involving crypto assets (such transactions, “CTXs”).

“The action is a critical step in the CFTC’s ongoing efforts to ensure America remains the crypto capital of the world,” Chairman Michael S. Selig said. “The American people deserve clarity, certainty, and consumer…