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CFTC guidance lets registrants accept bitcoin, ether and qualifying payment stablecoins as derivatives margin

On March 20, 2026 the CFTC published FAQs clarifying that bitcoin, ether and certain payment stablecoins can be accepted as margin collateral in derivatives markets [2][3].

Mar 20, 202610:03 PMNewsroom AI

On March 20, 2026 the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published answers to frequently asked questions clarifying how registrants and registered entities may accept crypto assets as margin collateral in derivatives markets [1] [2].

The guidance specifies that bitcoin, ether and payment stablecoins can be used as margin collateral, and media outlets summarized the agency’s definitions and eligibility criteria for those asset types [3] [2].

The development was reported across crypto media and discussed on community platforms, including a Reddit thread linking to the published guidance and related coverage [4] [1] [3].

The CFTC FAQs define how bitcoin, ether and certain stablecoins may function as margin collateral in derivatives markets, providing regulatory clarification for market participants [1] [3] [2].

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