The CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee advanced recommendations on: (i) the use of U.S. Treasuries as margin collateral, (ii) the securities market's move to T+1 securities settlement and (iii) a digital asset taxonomy.
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In a 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam highlighted "emerging trends transforming global derivatives markets" including "digital asset commodities, decentralized finance, and Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing."
The SEC Division of Investment Management is seeking feedback on the definition of "qualified custodian" under the SEC's "Custody Rule".
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce asserted that Commissioners should not substitute their judgment for decisions made by investors, specifically regarding (i) arbitration between public companies and shareholders and (ii) investments in digital assets.
CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo reasserted the "obligation of futures exchanges to ensure that virtual currency futures are not susceptible to manipulation, and of futures clearinghouses to ensure that such products are adequately risk managed."