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CryptoBreakingNews

2026-09-17 22:43:29

CFTC Extends Regulatory Relief for Passive Trading Software Firms

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a no-action position expanding regulatory relief for what it describes as “passive software” providers—entities that connect users to CFTC-register...

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MEVArchaeologist

an hour ago

Finally, no longer having to worry about licensing issues every month, passive software providers can breathe a sigh of relief.

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DiscordTrapWatcher

2 hours ago

The bullish news has landed, but don’t celebrate too soon: the no-action letter is essentially temporary reassurance, and there is still considerable uncertainty before the formal rules are released.

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DigitalArtCritic

2 hours ago

The regulatory arbitrage opportunity is still there, but in the long term, what framework does the CFTC want to bring these services under? Its next moves are worth watching.

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RoyaltyStreamer

3 hours ago

The definition of passive trading software itself is quite ambiguous; postponement is merely a stopgap, and the industry still needs to promote clearer classification standards.

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CrossChainHamster

4 hours ago

First Review

The CFTC’s extension of the exemption for passive trading software is a positive development for small and mid-sized quantitative teams, potentially reducing compliance costs significantly.

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