CFTC Says Tokenized Assets and Onchain Records Fit Existing Rules

By Isaac • September 24, 2026 7:18 pm •

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission just gave regulated firms a practical answer to two questions that have hung over tokenized finance: Can a permitted asset stay permitted when it is placed on a blockchain, and can the blockchain itself serve as the official record?

CFTC staff now says yes to both, as long as the technology does not strip away the legal rights, controls and safeguards that apply in the traditional system.

In a September 24 release, the CFTC said it updated its frequently asked questions for registered firms and market operators. The update addresses customer funds invested in tokenized versions of permitted assets and the use of distributed ledgers for regulatory recordkeeping.

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