CFTC Explores Stablecoins Collateral Initiative in US Derivatives Market

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a key step toward integrating digital assets into regulated finance and boosting efficiency, liquidity, and trust. The move aligns with wider US efforts to update digital asset regulation.