Better Markets says CFTC is wrong agency to regulate retail crypto
Image: CointelegraphBetter Markets criticized the CFTC's newly proposed framework for regulating retail crypto transactions. The CFTC released the proposal on October 5, 2026, and is seeking public comment. Better Markets argues the CFTC lacks an investor protection mandate, unlike the SEC. The group claims CFTC oversight would leave retail crypto investors with weaker safeguards. The CFTC's proposal relies on existing authority from the Commodity Exchange Act.
Key points
- Better Markets argues the CFTC is the wrong agency to oversee retail crypto due to its lack of investor protection mandate.
- The CFTC's proposal relies on existing Commodity Exchange Act authority for leveraged retail commodity transactions.
- The CFTC's proposal includes a new registration category for crypto trading platforms offering leveraged retail services.
Why it matters
The proposal would set new oversight rules for platforms offering leveraged retail crypto trading. Better Markets warns the framework could leave everyday investors with weaker protections than SEC-regulated crypto activities.
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Better Markets says the CFTC is the wrong cop for retail crypto
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