The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released revised frequently asked questions that outline how firms can manage customer funds invested in tokenized assets. These updates clarify that blockchain technology can be used to satisfy official recordkeeping requirements, facilitating the use of digital assets as collateral in derivatives markets.

Chairman Michael Selig said the changes are part of agency efforts to provide "regulatory clarity for the crypto industry" as the US moves toward supporting regulated onchain markets. The guidance was issued by CFTC staff to provide specific technical frameworks for firms using distributed ledger technology to meet existing compliance standards.