CFTC Withdraws Outdated Digital Asset Guidance To Catalyze Crypto Adoption in the United States

Published by

Steve Muchoki

December 12, 2025

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission has made another major step to facilitate the mainstream adoption of digital assets in the country. The CFTC announced that it has withdrawn outdated guidance on the actual delivery of crypto assets

According to acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham, the elimination of outdated and overly complex guidance that penalized the crypto industry is a huge step toward accelerating innovation in the United States. Moreover, the legalization of crypto is part of President Donald Trump’s report on the Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.

“Today’s announcement shows that with decisive action, real progress can be made to protect Americans by promoting access to safe U.S. markets,” Pham noted.

CFTC Integrates Web3 and TradFi Via Its Crypto Sprint Initiative

The CFTC’s Crypto Sprint program has played a crucial role in the mainstream adoption of digital assets. The agency has collaborated with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to expedite the legalization of crypto assets through clear regulations.

For instance, CFTC issued the Gemini exchange with a Designated Contract Market approval on December 10, 2025. As such, Gemini exchange can now compete with Kalshi and Polymarket in the prediction markets.

Earlier this week, the CFTC announced that Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USDC can now be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives trading. Additionally, the agency approved the trading of spot Bitcoin and other crypto assets on CFTC-regulated exchanges.

The CFTC’s deliberate moves have helped legalize the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and crypto in the United States over the past year.

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